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YB08 ZVD

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,142 mi
Last recorded73,142 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 73,142 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 66,833 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 60,326 miles

both rear tyres are going out of shape on inner edges

Fail 29 Jul 2015 60,326 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are going out of shape on inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2014 51,791 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 51,791 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 44,112 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 35,424 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 25,574 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 ZVD is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZVD, 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 ZVD registered?

YB08 ZVD is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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The MOT history for YB08 ZVD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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