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YA08 GDV

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,011 mi
Last recorded99,011 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 GDV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 99,011 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working, lens broken

Offside Front Accident damage

Offside indicator repeater lens missing

Pass 6 Jul 2018 87,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light inoperative lens missing

Offside indicator repeater lens missing

Fail 4 Jul 2018 87,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb not in properly (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light inoperative lens missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside indicator repeater lens missing

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Pass 3 Jul 2017 82,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 80,013 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 75,962 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 71,131 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 62,953 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 55,312 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 48,433 miles

Nearside Rear 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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YA08 GDV is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YA08 GDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA08 GDV registered?

YA08 GDV is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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