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YB08 JGF

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,770 mi
Last recorded116,770 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 JGF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 116,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 116,661 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 107,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 107,737 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 97,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 90,460 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 90,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 87,286 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 82,186 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 73,955 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 64,183 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 48,230 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 41,219 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 41,219 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 34,407 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 26,739 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 22,689 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 18,987 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 JGF is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JGF, 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 JGF registered?

YB08 JGF is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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