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YL08 GZX

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,559 mi
Last recorded117,559 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 GZX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 117,559 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 117,559 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 113,197 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 106,666 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 100,705 miles

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

Sill Corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2021 100,705 miles

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

Sill Corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2020 94,223 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 86,702 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 76,166 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

child seat fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2017 62,534 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 51,925 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 44,644 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2014 38,097 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 32,083 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 25,238 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jul 2011 19,241 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 GZX is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YL08 GZX, 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 GZX registered?

YL08 GZX is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YL08 GZX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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