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YF08 YJJ

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,606 mi
Last recorded142,606 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 YJJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 142,606 miles

General underside corrosion (heavy) in and around all suspension, sills, prescribed areas, fuel filler pipes etc ect.

front and rear heatshields insecure

Fail 3 Nov 2020 142,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

General underside corrosion (heavy) in and around all suspension, sills, prescribed areas, fuel filler pipes etc ect.

front and rear heatshields insecure

Pass 16 May 2019 134,534 miles

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

General underside corrosion in and around prescribed areas

Pass 17 May 2018 129,434 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 122,737 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Nearside Rear suspension arm front bush splitting

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear suspension arm front bush splitting

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. locked to pass (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fuel filler pipes corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

drivers seat small amount of movement

engine oil level low

exhaust system corroded

inner sills corroded

Fail 10 May 2017 122,703 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Nearside Rear suspension arm front bush splitting

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear suspension arm front bush splitting

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. locked to pass (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fuel filler pipes corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

drivers seat small amount of movement

engine oil level low

exhaust system corroded

inner sills corroded

Pass 21 May 2016 114,984 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2016 114,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 108,599 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 95,955 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 80,555 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 73,137 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 60,256 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise n/s and o/s front brake discs slightly pitted.

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 YJJ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YJJ, 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 YJJ is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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