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YL08 FDV

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,092 mi
Last recorded113,092 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 FDV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 113,092 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread REAR (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 113,086 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Position lamp not working BOH FRONT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT LOWER REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread REAR (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 102,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 100,865 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 100,865 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 96,448 miles

o/s/r tyre valve cracking

oil leaks on engine

Fail 31 Oct 2018 96,448 miles

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

o/s/r tyre valve cracking

oil leaks on engine

Pass 11 Oct 2017 91,169 miles

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

offside and nearside rear child seats fitted precluding testing of the adult belt

Fail 11 Oct 2017 91,169 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside and nearside rear child seats fitted precluding testing of the adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2016 87,380 miles

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

child seat fitted precluding testing of the adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2015 83,490 miles

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

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

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

child seats fitted to the offside and nearside rear seats preventing inspection of the adult belts

Fail 16 Oct 2015 83,490 miles

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

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

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

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

child seats fitted to the offside and nearside rear seats preventing inspection of the adult belts

Pass 10 Oct 2014 80,497 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 76,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 76,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2012 72,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 67,855 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2012 67,855 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2011 47,819 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 FDV is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FDV, 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 FDV registered?

YL08 FDV is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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