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YP08 CVD

2008 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,357 mi
Last recorded108,357 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 CVD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 108,357 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 104,538 miles

slight corrosion under the vehicle(front to back)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 104,915 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 101,468 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2013 94,617 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)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 94,616 miles

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

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)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 89,427 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 89,427 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 85,124 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 79,533 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 79,533 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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YP08 CVD is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YP08 CVD, 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 YP08 CVD registered?

YP08 CVD is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is YP08 CVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP08 CVD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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