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AY08 YKX

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,095 mi
Last recorded177,095 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 YKX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 177,095 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 176,993 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 168,730 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 168,730 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 158,493 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 147,704 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 129,930 miles

Front to rear exhaust system corroded.

Offside Front wishbone ball joint small amount of play.

driver side mirror glass damaged ,should replace.

screen washer fluid low.

Pass 9 Jan 2018 115,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1956515 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 101,637 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 94,936 miles

exhaust heat shield detiorateing

rear suspension has surface rust

Pass 19 Mar 2015 82,493 miles

all brake discs wearing

front exhaust heatshield detiorated

Fail 19 Mar 2015 82,493 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

all brake discs wearing

front exhaust heatshield detiorated

Pass 19 Mar 2014 72,985 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall perished and has a small cut in main tread

n/s/r tyre has large stones in main tread

o/s/f tyre side wall perished

rear number plate partly insecure

Fail 19 Mar 2014 72,985 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

n/s/f tyre side wall perished and has a small cut in main tread

n/s/r tyre has large stones in main tread

o/s/f tyre side wall perished

rear number plate partly insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2013 65,446 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 55,873 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 43,619 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YKX is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YKX, 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 YKX registered?

AY08 YKX is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AY08 YKX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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