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YD08 CVU

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

165,107 mi
Last recorded165,107 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 CVU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 165,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 164,096 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2018 158,866 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 158,864 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 151,117 miles

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

front wipers smearing

oil level low

Fail 20 Apr 2017 151,117 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front wipers smearing

oil level low

Pass 19 Apr 2016 145,406 miles

Both Rear Tyres Cracking

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight Play In Steering Rack Joints

Fail 19 Apr 2016 145,406 miles

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

Slight Play In Steering Rack Joints

Both Rear Tyres Cracking

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 138,323 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil level on minimum

Fail 31 Mar 2015 138,267 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil level on minimum

Fail 3 Apr 2014 130,796 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 130,796 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 116,990 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 103,526 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 73,841 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 73,841 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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YD08 CVU is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 YD08 CVU, 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 YD08 CVU registered?

YD08 CVU is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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