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YL08 PTO

2008 Mazda 3

White Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,337 mi
Last recorded105,337 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 PTO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 105,337 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 104,068 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 102,295 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 99,346 miles

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))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 92,017 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 84,639 miles

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

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

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

parking brake lever travel

underside of vehicle in general poor condition

Pass 5 Dec 2017 77,525 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 74,017 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 74,017 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 66,360 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 66,317 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 14 Feb 2015 60,719 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 46,541 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 40,972 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 34,758 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 PTO is a 2008 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 PTO, 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 PTO registered?

YL08 PTO is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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