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YM08 AHZ

2008 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

53,098 mi
Last recorded53,098 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 AHZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 53,098 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 53,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 40,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 40,327 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 31,335 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres have age cracks

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

nearside rear tyre has slight uneven tread wear

Fail 31 Mar 2015 31,335 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres have age cracks

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

nearside rear tyre has slight uneven tread wear

Pass 31 Mar 2014 26,798 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

front brake pads more than 50% worn

Fail 31 Mar 2014 26,798 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

front brake pads more than 50% worn

Pass 26 Mar 2013 21,974 miles

engine lights fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2012 15,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Small cracks to both rear tyre sidewalls

Small cracks to offside front tyre tread.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 15,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Small cracks to both rear tyre sidewalls

Small cracks to offside front tyre tread.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 10,895 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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YM08 AHZ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YM08 AHZ, 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 YM08 AHZ registered?

YM08 AHZ is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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