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YB08 UCE

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,005 mi
Last recorded113,005 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 UCE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 113,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body both sides covered with under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 107,745 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Heat shield loose

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 105,271 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 101,113 miles

Front chassis slightly corroded

Nearside Rear tyre looks flat damaged to sidewall run flat?

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low through wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear chassis corroded

engine oil sump leaking

exhaust bracket snapped rear section of centre exhaust

Fail 9 Jul 2019 101,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Front chassis slightly corroded

Nearside Rear tyre looks flat damaged to sidewall run flat?

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low through wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear chassis corroded

engine oil below min sump leaking

exhaust bracket snapped rear section of centre exhaust

Pass 13 Jul 2018 96,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 92,915 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 87,360 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 82,417 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 82,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 73,620 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 60,649 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 49,135 miles

n/s/f lower arm rear bush slightly weak

Pass 19 Jul 2011 37,238 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 UCE is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UCE, 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 UCE registered?

YB08 UCE is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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