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DG08 YFH

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,077 mi
Last recorded76,077 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 YFH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 76,077 miles

Slight smell of fuel no leak seen

Pass 22 Jun 2018 73,650 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 73,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2017 70,633 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 70,633 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 67,226 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 67,212 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 62,894 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 60,670 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 53,146 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 53,146 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 41,580 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 33,510 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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DG08 YFH is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DG08 YFH, 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 DG08 YFH registered?

DG08 YFH is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is DG08 YFH safe to buy?

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