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YB08 RKO

2008 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,483 mi
Last recorded171,483 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 RKO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 171,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

bad oil leaks [adv getted washed off] / sill covers fitted / heavy corrosion on sub frames x all suspension units / fuel filler pipes corroding

slight weap on n/s/f inner cv boot / corrosion on rear springs / engine x under covers fitted / rear heat shield loose /

Fail 8 Feb 2022 171,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

bad oil leaks [adv get washed down ] sill covers fitted / heavy corrosion on front x rear suspension units / corrosion on rear sub frame /

o/s/r headlight rod

slight weap on n/s/f inner cv boot / corrosion on rear coil springs / rear heat shield loose / under covers fitted / fuel filler pipes corroding

Pass 29 Jan 2021 166,373 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (engine oil leak) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (nearside and offside) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (nearside and offside) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 161,702 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 155,539 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 155,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 132,326 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

under trays/covers fitted obscuring some components and prescribed areas

Fail 15 Dec 2017 132,326 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

under trays/covers fitted obscuring some components and prescribed areas

Pass 5 Dec 2016 115,522 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Nov 2016 115,481 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust snapped unable to get readings (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust snapped (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 106,032 miles

Nearside rear tyre is near the legal limit and badly worn on the inner edge

Offside rear tyre is near the legal limit and badly worn on the inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2015 106,031 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Back bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Back bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front tyre is near the legal limit and badly worn on the inner edge

Offside front tyre is near the legal limit and badly worn on the inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2014 85,293 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 73,050 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 73,050 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 58,294 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 49,701 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 49,701 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 37,110 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 37,110 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 RKO is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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