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YB08 WPW

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,198 mi
Last recorded104,198 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 104,198 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge close to legal limit

Offside rear shock damp with oil

Fail 24 Jun 2023 104,195 miles

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

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

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

Front brake pads low

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge close to legal limit

Offside rear shock damp with oil

Pass 29 Jun 2022 92,038 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 .... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 92,031 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate insecure broken front an rear (0.1 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 .... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 82,688 miles

floor / sills corroded

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 11 Mar 2020 75,428 miles

brake servo vac pipe slight damage

Fail 6 Mar 2020 75,398 miles

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

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

brake servo vac pipe slight damage

Pass 9 Jan 2019 67,329 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 59,551 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 49,346 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 36,868 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 30,456 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 30,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 14 Dec 2013 18,640 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 17,375 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 14,177 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Jun 2011 10,732 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 WPW is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WPW, 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 WPW registered?

YB08 WPW is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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