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YF08 VOH

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,415 mi
Last recorded94,415 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 VOH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 94,415 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 94,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 90,643 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 90,643 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 87,076 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 87,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 80,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rusty exhaust

Fail 6 Jul 2021 80,519 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rusty exhaust

Pass 14 Jul 2020 77,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 77,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 71,275 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 68,085 miles

Exhaust corroded , supports corroded thin

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill and chassis around spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill and chassis around spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fuel tank breather pipe corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

power steering fluid below max

Pass 7 Jul 2017 63,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit out side edge on limit 205/50zr17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear chassis general light corrosion through out

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2016 58,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre misshaped

Offside Rear Tyre misshaped

Fail 28 Jun 2016 58,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre misshaped

Offside Rear Tyre misshaped

Pass 27 Jun 2015 51,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

excess corrosion to inside surface rear brake disc's

Fail 26 Jun 2015 51,951 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

excess corrosion to inside surface rear brake disc's

Pass 24 Jul 2014 44,711 miles

front wishbone bushes slightly perished

Pass 12 Jun 2013 35,348 miles

nearside front tyre 2.0mm offside front tyre 3.0mm

Pass 19 Jun 2012 28,352 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 18,371 miles

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 VOH is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VOH, 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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YF08 VOH is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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