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YD08 FVN

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,114 mi
Last recorded143,114 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 FVN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 143,114 miles

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Fail 15 May 2025 143,114 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Pass 31 May 2024 124,695 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 May 2024 124,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 May 2023 109,762 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 106,517 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 99,476 miles

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Aug 2021 99,474 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Aug 2020 96,700 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 93,202 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 88,587 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 82,857 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 82,857 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 75,423 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 67,007 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 57,659 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 47,128 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre running off on inside and 'castling'

Pass 26 Apr 2012 37,716 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 23,535 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 FVN is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FVN, 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 FVN registered?

YD08 FVN is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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