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YD08 CWE

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,506 mi
Last recorded145,506 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 CWE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 145,506 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 145,274 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2022 132,874 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2020 112,212 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 101,249 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 101,249 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 91,694 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 91,694 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 82,147 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 72,388 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 72,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 67,000 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 59,195 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 51,955 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 43,274 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 34,171 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 CWE is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel 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 YD08 CWE, 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 CWE registered?

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

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