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YF08 SVK

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,916 mi
Last recorded133,916 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 SVK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 133,916 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 114,350 miles

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Fail 7 Jul 2017 114,350 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Pass 12 Jul 2016 94,938 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 94,936 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 78,522 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 78,155 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 61,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 45,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front wiperblade split

unable to make clear visual inspection of rear inner brake pad linings

Fail 25 Jun 2013 45,112 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front wiperblade split

unable to make clear visual inspection of rear inner brake pad linings

Pass 27 Jun 2012 32,073 miles

NSR tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 18,751 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 SVK is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF08 SVK, 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 SVK registered?

YF08 SVK is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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