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YB08 WSX

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,355 mi
Last recorded121,355 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 WSX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 121,355 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 109,842 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 96,236 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 96,216 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 84,657 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 74,369 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 74,351 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 54,262 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 54,246 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones rear consol bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 42,831 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres have cracking in treads

Pass 20 Mar 2017 38,143 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 34,539 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 30,529 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 26,592 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 23,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 22,316 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 16,946 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Jun 2011 12,361 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 WSX is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WSX, 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 WSX registered?

YB08 WSX is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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The MOT history for YB08 WSX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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