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YF08 YKR

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,758 mi
Last recorded92,758 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 YKR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 92,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 79,837 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 67,003 miles

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)

Offside rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 9 May 2015 57,394 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 44,780 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 44,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 7 Feb 2013 35,574 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 28,314 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 28,314 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 20,264 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 YKR is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF08 YKR registered?

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

Is YF08 YKR safe to buy?

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