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EF08 YEU

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,217 mi
Last recorded135,217 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 YEU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 135,217 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and multiple cracks (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 132,059 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension components has sign of corrosion.

Fail 24 Nov 2023 132,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged. (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components has sign of corrosion.

Pass 21 Nov 2022 128,114 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres only 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 123,787 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2021 123,785 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 120,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 116,859 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 113,090 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 May 2017 104,323 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre inner & outer edges perished

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 104,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre inner & outer edges perished

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 May 2016 934,781 miles

inner joints utray fitted engine cover fitted

Fail 6 May 2015 83,422 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

N/S/F Fog lamp lense damaged and bulb missing

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2015 83,422 miles

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

N/S/F Fog lamp lense damaged and bulb missing

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 68,239 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 57,752 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 49,809 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 49,359 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 35,604 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 35,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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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EF08 YEU is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF08 YEU, 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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EF08 YEU is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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