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YG08 WPO

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,672 mi
Last recorded114,672 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 WPO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 114,672 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 107,994 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 102,035 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 94,161 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 89,909 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2020 89,905 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2019 86,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi pipe weak and mounting metal brackets corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2019 86,763 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi pipe weak and mounting metal brackets corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2018 83,057 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 77,782 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear brake pads worn low

exhaust heart shield insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2016 69,517 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 63,790 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 63,789 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 57,899 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 51,295 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 44,245 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 36,646 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 36,646 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 28,655 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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YG08 WPO is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YG08 WPO, 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 YG08 WPO registered?

YG08 WPO is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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