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YB08 CZE

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,708 mi
Last recorded118,708 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 CZE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 118,708 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 118,708 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 108,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 108,849 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 97,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heavily scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 97,120 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heavily scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 85,394 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 85,394 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 76,715 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 68,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2014 60,287 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 51,886 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 41,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 May 2011 28,613 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 28,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 CZE is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CZE, 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 CZE registered?

YB08 CZE is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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