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YL08 ARO

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,418 mi
Last recorded122,418 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 ARO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 122,418 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 ()

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 114,822 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 114,822 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 107,292 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 100,419 miles

Oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Aug 2017 95,492 miles

Brake discs slightly pitted front and rear

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge wearing low

Rear trailing arm front bushes splitting

Subframes corroded

Sump corroded

Pass 4 May 2016 90,025 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 90,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 82,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 82,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 71,277 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 71,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 59,549 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 47,076 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 32,530 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 32,530 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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YL08 ARO is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black 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 YL08 ARO, 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 YL08 ARO registered?

YL08 ARO is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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