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YN08 UXL

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,848 mi
Last recorded139,848 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 UXL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 139,848 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 138,832 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 135,421 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 132,696 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 132,684 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 131,075 miles

Evidence of chafing to brake servo vacuum pipe. No leak at this time.

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 123,267 miles

Nsr Tyre Perished And Worn On Edge

Osr Tyre Perished And Worn On Edge

Pass 23 Feb 2017 111,995 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 111,995 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 102,000 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 101,987 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 92,770 miles

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 18 Feb 2014 81,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2013 77,877 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 77,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 65,414 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 51,797 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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YN08 UXL is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YN08 UXL, 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 YN08 UXL registered?

YN08 UXL is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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