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YE08 GWP

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,007 mi
Last recorded70,007 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 GWP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 70,007 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 64,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 54,009 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 54,007 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 51,509 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 45,963 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 45,961 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jet damaged. (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in tread but very thin on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 41,651 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 37,437 miles

offside washer poor

Pass 21 Sep 2013 33,133 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 33,133 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 22,882 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 13,359 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 13,095 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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YE08 GWP is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YE08 GWP, 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 YE08 GWP registered?

YE08 GWP is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is YE08 GWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE08 GWP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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