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YB08 UXL

2008 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,998 mi
Last recorded146,998 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 UXL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 146,998 miles

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))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 136,364 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Nov 2021 128,404 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 122,715 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 119,975 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 117,976 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 107,576 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 107,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 96,367 miles

Emissions To Lean To Test

Fail 16 Jun 2016 96,367 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine Under Tray Insecure

EML Light On

Emissions To Lean To Test

Pass 23 Jun 2015 88,737 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 22 Jun 2015 88,737 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 11 Jun 2014 82,237 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear inner brake discs pitted

Pass 15 May 2013 75,001 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 71,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 59,699 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 55,824 miles

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

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 UXL is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 UXL, 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 UXL registered?

YB08 UXL is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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