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YE08 GXS

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,590 mi
Last recorded120,590 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 GXS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2018 120,590 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts & rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 102,325 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn bold on inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid level low

Pass 5 Jun 2016 84,464 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 67,630 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 48,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in front tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 38,466 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 May 2012 24,882 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 18,212 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 GXS is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GXS, 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 GXS registered?

YE08 GXS is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is YE08 GXS safe to buy?

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