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YP08 MVL

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,792 mi
Last recorded91,792 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 MVL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2024 91,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front lower wing corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 86,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 80,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 74,411 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front light unit smashed but no sharp edges

Pass 21 Nov 2020 70,102 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 69,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 55,058 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 47,654 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 44,160 miles

Central Rear Brake light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm worn on edges and perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and stepped inside edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 21 Apr 2016 39,671 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 39,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 34,690 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 30,895 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 26,033 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre scuffed on sidewall

o/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed

Fail 23 Apr 2013 26,033 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre scuffed on sidewall

o/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed

Pass 24 Apr 2012 22,559 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 18,412 miles

nearside rear tyre slight cracking in tread

Fail 19 Apr 2011 18,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 18,097 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 MVL is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MVL, 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 MVL registered?

YP08 MVL is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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