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YB08 JFX

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,098 mi
Last recorded90,098 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 JFX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 90,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust shield insecure

under body corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2022 90,098 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust shield insecure

under body corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2021 81,688 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 81,688 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 75,059 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sills are corroding

Fail 18 Sep 2020 75,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sills are corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2019 70,467 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 70,412 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s & o/s inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 66,979 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 66,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 62,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin right on limit (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin right on limit (3.5.1g)

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

slight inballance on front brakes infavour of near/side

Pass 23 Sep 2016 58,619 miles

both front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 14 Aug 2015 53,149 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 48,698 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 48,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 43,315 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 38,424 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 32,413 miles

both front tyres to watch both wearing on inner edges

slight inballance on front brakes infavour of near/side

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 JFX is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 JFX, 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 YB08 JFX registered?

YB08 JFX is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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