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YJ08 WHA

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,396 mi
Last recorded120,396 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 WHA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 22 Nov 2021 120,396 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 116,294 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 110,832 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nsr tyre misshaped

osr tyre misshaped

Pass 16 Apr 2018 106,302 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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YJ08 WHA is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YJ08 WHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ08 WHA registered?

YJ08 WHA is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is YJ08 WHA safe to buy?

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