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YH08 OBR

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,983 mi
Last recorded104,983 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 OBR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 104,983 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 100,332 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

they is a lot of corrosion around the car and also the under side

Fail 6 Mar 2023 100,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

they is a lot of corrosion around the car and also the under side

Pass 1 Mar 2022 94,425 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 94,422 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 88,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

both rear arches corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2020 84,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 78,531 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 78,531 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 71,887 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 71,887 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)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 64,644 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 64,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 57,656 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 51,041 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 51,041 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 44,424 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 38,117 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 30,195 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 21,718 miles

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

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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YH08 OBR is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YH08 OBR, 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 YH08 OBR registered?

YH08 OBR is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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