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YA08 TWK

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,702 mi
Last recorded142,702 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 TWK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 142,702 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 120,406 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to fail advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

small chips on windscreen

Fail 25 Oct 2018 120,406 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to fail advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

small chips on windscreen

Pass 4 Sep 2017 94,423 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 94,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 94,415 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside registration plate bulb cover missing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear trailing arm bushes, bonding deteriorated but no excessive movement

Pass 16 Aug 2016 88,400 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Aug 2016 88,400 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Aug 2015 81,749 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 75,070 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 69,416 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 61,541 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 61,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 55,155 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)

front brake disc worn & lipped

noise from either offside or nearside front wheel bearing on roar test

rear brake disc worn & rusty lip

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 TWK is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YA08 TWK, 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 YA08 TWK registered?

YA08 TWK is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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