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YB08 LRO

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,538 mi
Last recorded104,538 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 104,538 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 104,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 104,115 miles

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

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 24 Apr 2021 102,866 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 100,154 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 93,713 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (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 13 Apr 2018 87,070 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 82,524 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 76,371 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 68,138 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2014 57,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 44,623 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 44,623 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 42,084 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 33,644 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 LRO is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LRO, 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 LRO registered?

YB08 LRO is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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