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AY08 YKR

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,275 mi
Last recorded103,275 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 YKR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 103,275 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension components corroded @ rear

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 103,275 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension components corroded @ rear

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 102,246 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 100,327 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 100,317 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 83,207 miles

Front exhaust flexi starting to deteriorate

paint work on road wheels corroded

under body brakes steering and suspension has heavy surface rust

under body heat shields in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2018 79,679 miles

Front exhaust flexi outer shield detiorating

under body steering suspension and brake parts has surface rust

Fail 9 May 2018 79,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front exhaust flexi outer shield detiorating

under body steering suspension and brake parts has surface rust

Pass 31 May 2017 75,953 miles

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking in centre tread keep watch

Offside Rear Lower bumper and reflector has slight damage

under body steering suspension and brake parts have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 31 May 2017 75,953 miles

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking in centre tread keep watch

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower bumper and reflector has slight damage

under body steering suspension and brake parts have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2016 71,555 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

lots of generail surface corrosion on under body and suspension

rear tyres are perishing in tread

Pass 19 May 2015 66,405 miles

suspension has slight surface rust

Pass 13 Jun 2014 62,590 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 62,589 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 55,928 miles

engine management light on

Pass 2 Aug 2012 47,233 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 33,701 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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AY08 YKR is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 66,871 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY08 YKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY08 YKR registered?

AY08 YKR is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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