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YH08 XHG

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,119 mi
Last recorded147,119 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 XHG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 147,119 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 147,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 137,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wor on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 130,092 miles

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Engine Covers / Under trays Fitted

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 1 Jun 2018 122,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and osr. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 108,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 108,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 98,614 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 89,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2014 82,130 miles

2x rear tyres perished and cracked but not showing cord

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 May 2014 82,130 miles

2x rear tyres perished and cracked but not showing cord

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2013 73,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 May 2012 63,035 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 46,485 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)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 46,485 miles

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

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 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 XHG is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XHG, 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 XHG registered?

YH08 XHG is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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