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YC08 ZYU

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,251 mi
Last recorded84,251 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 84,251 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 84,251 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 81,205 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 75,795 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 75,795 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 71,112 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 71,112 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 66,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 62,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 58,473 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 58,473 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 58,467 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 49,184 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 38,894 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 38,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 29,425 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 29,425 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 ZYU 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 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZYU, 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 ZYU registered?

YC08 ZYU is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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The MOT history for YC08 ZYU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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