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YL08 FAA

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,188 mi
Last recorded173,188 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 FAA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2025 173,188 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to cloudy headlamp lenses (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor has a hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill has a hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken from mounting point (4.1.5 (a))

Corrosion to whole underside of vehicle. (suspension/steering components)

Engine sump extremely corroded to the point it is seeping engine oil

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 162,506 miles

Both headlamp lenes deteriorated but not yet adversely effecting the beam image

Engine sump heavily corroded to an extent it has begun to leak

Exhaust heatshields partially insecure and fouling on exhaust

Nearside Front Lower Suspension wishbone, rear bush deteriorated

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake calliper damp but no obvious leak

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Vehicle underside, suspension, exhaust and braking components very heavily corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2023 150,905 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Calliper very damp

Offside Rear Headlamp leveller damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 150,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Calliper very damp

Offside Rear Headlamp leveller damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 140,121 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge low, both lower arm bush worn

Fail 28 Feb 2022 140,121 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre inner edge low, both lower arm bush worn

Pass 17 Mar 2021 129,916 miles

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2020 124,518 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2020 124,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2019 116,682 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 106,928 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 97,979 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% brake imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 89,047 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 89,043 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 73,571 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 73,571 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 58,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Mar 2014 58,397 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,913 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,277 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 34,464 miles

1) O/S/R Tyre on 2mm and worn on outer edge ( legal limit 1.6mm ).

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 FAA is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FAA, 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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YL08 FAA is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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