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YB08 UUJ

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,226 mi
Last recorded124,226 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 UUJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 124,226 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose/ rattling

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlights loosing beam image (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 124,226 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative warning light on (7.1.5 (c))

Central exhaust heat shield loose/ rattling

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlights loosing beam image (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 117,107 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 117,107 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 107,106 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 107,103 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 100,878 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 100,876 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 95,720 miles

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

covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2019 95,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2018 90,148 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 90,141 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall weakened (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 81,629 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 76,493 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 70,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 61,596 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 54,653 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 35,135 miles

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Jun 2011 25,908 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 UUJ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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