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YB08 CWG

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,477 mi
Last recorded126,477 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 CWG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 126,477 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 120,991 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 120,975 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 112,487 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 103,949 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 103,949 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint arm replace (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 95,243 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 83,746 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 73,847 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 64,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2012 53,071 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 43,025 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 CWG is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YB08 CWG, 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 CWG registered?

YB08 CWG is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is YB08 CWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB08 CWG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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