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YH08 VKD

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,320 mi
Last recorded98,320 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 VKD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 98,320 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 98,318 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2020 86,650 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 86,470 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2019 72,571 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 72,571 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 63,359 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 63,357 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 52,771 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 52,770 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 46,585 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 40,838 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 34,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 29,004 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 24,933 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 19,449 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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YH08 VKD is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VKD, 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 VKD registered?

YH08 VKD is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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