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YC08 KPV

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,968 mi
Last recorded105,968 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 KPV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 105,968 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2022 105,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2021 97,464 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 89,540 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 78,608 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 78,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 72,080 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 72,080 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 63,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres have slight cracking between treads

Pass 13 Apr 2016 60,461 miles

Front tyres both, v. minor cracking

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Feb 2015 50,144 miles

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat belt

n/s front tyre down to 2mm across tread pattern

o/s front tyre down to 1.6mm inner edge

slight deterioration front suspension lower arm rear bushes

Fail 12 Feb 2015 50,144 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat belt

n/s front tyre down to 2mm across tread pattern

n/s rear wheel bearing getting noisey

o/s front tyre down to 1.6mm inner edge

slight deterioration front suspension lower arm rear bushes

Pass 27 Jan 2014 44,149 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 41,436 miles

Nail in osr tyre.

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 34,882 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 27,226 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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YC08 KPV is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC08 KPV, 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 YC08 KPV registered?

YC08 KPV is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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