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YE08 TYD

2008 Mazda 3

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,187 mi
Last recorded91,187 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 TYD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 91,187 miles

underbody corosion

Fail 25 Sep 2024 91,187 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underbody corosion

Pass 22 Sep 2023 90,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear sub frame corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2023 90,588 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear sub frame corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2022 88,294 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Heavy Underseal

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 27 Feb 2021 87,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os and osr/nsr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 87,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os and osr/nsr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 86,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 83,098 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 80,236 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)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 80,236 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 76,537 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 71,609 miles

Battery clamp not securing battery

Fail 4 Jan 2016 71,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Battery clamp not securing battery

Pass 14 Jan 2015 66,078 miles

battery loose but not insecure

nearside rear tyre has a deep cut but not to cord

Fail 18 Sep 2014 64,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 64,486 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 49,370 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 32,716 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 32,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 14,917 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 12,968 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 TYD is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YE08 TYD, 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 TYD registered?

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

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