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YF08 SVE

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,744 mi
Last recorded91,744 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 SVE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 91,744 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 91,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 87,715 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 79,099 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 79,099 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 70,182 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 60,797 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 51,847 miles

Both rear disc has a corroded lip

Note: Rear seatbelt not checked

Fail 18 Nov 2014 51,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both rear disc has a corroded lip

Front wipers slightly smearing

Note: Rear seatbelt not checked

Note: coolant below minimum

Note: engine oil low

Pass 25 Apr 2013 40,882 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2012 31,198 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 22,969 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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YF08 SVE is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YF08 SVE, 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 YF08 SVE registered?

YF08 SVE is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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