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YH08 TKX

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,853 mi
Last recorded117,853 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 TKX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 117,853 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 114,162 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON TREAD

CRANK OIL SEAL LEAKING OIL

Pass 23 Mar 2018 107,622 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

rust set into both sill backs/areas

Pass 27 Mar 2017 102,763 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 102,732 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads less than 1.5mm and brake binding (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2016 94,157 miles

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

both front tyres inner edges worn (poss req tracking adjusting)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 89,024 miles

rear tyres fethered on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2015 89,024 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear tyres fethered on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2014 78,609 miles

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 3 Apr 2013 67,584 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 67,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 56,364 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 56,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 47,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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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YH08 TKX is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TKX, 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 TKX registered?

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

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