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YB08 CWF

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,370 mi
Last recorded81,370 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 CWF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2019 81,370 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 78,719 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 78,719 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 74,733 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 74,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 68,291 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 68,288 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 56,767 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 35,439 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes cracking.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Oct 2014 35,315 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front wishbone rear bushes cracking.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Nov 2013 30,103 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 24,633 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 19,993 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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YB08 CWF is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 YB08 CWF, 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 YB08 CWF registered?

YB08 CWF is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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The MOT history for YB08 CWF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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