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YF08 VOD

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,707 mi
Last recorded88,707 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 VOD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2026 88,707 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All underbody and component corroded but not weakened

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 84,413 miles

underbody surface rust

Fail 16 Dec 2024 84,413 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

underbody surface rust

Fail 20 Nov 2024 84,410 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust rear section detached (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underneath generally rusty

Pass 22 Nov 2023 78,150 miles

Exhaust very rusty, cracked and slight blow

Slight slackness noted in o/s/f lower ball joint and antiroll bar linkage

Underneath generally rusty and soft

Pass 30 Nov 2022 73,336 miles

Underneath generally rusty

child seat to n/s/r

o/s/f lower suspension arm inner front bush worn

Pass 8 Dec 2021 68,208 miles

Front brake pad approx 75% worn, wear on front disc

Front number plate cracked

Underneath and suspension components rusty

o/s/f lower suspension arm inner front bushes badly worn

Pass 20 Nov 2020 59,682 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on the inner edge

Centre and rear exhaust hanger pins broken

o/s/f lower suspension arm inner bushes soft

Pass 30 Nov 2019 52,227 miles

Rear brake pads approx. 80% worn

Slackness noted in n/s/f lower suspension ball joint

different ratio tyres fitted. Rears tyres 50 series fronts 55

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edges and has approx. 2.5mm of tread left

Pass 8 Dec 2018 47,892 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 47,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 44,132 miles

Surface rust noted on rear face of both front brake disc

Pass 15 Dec 2016 39,899 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 37,287 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 37,287 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 33,007 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 33,007 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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 15 May 2014 28,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 May 2014 28,084 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2013 22,868 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 22,868 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear tyre cracking between tread but no visuble cords

Pass 24 May 2012 18,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 May 2012 18,068 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 May 2011 13,522 miles

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

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

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

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 VOD is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VOD, 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 VOD registered?

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

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