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YR08 MUB

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,671 mi
Last recorded99,671 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 MUB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 99,671 miles

Floor and rear subframe quite heavily corroded in places

Pass 1 Feb 2021 91,682 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit replace as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 91,682 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit replace as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 84,449 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to 1mm change as soon as possible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 74,040 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 67,467 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 60,566 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 53,010 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 53,008 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 45,394 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 45,391 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 37,707 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 30,855 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 30,852 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 24,593 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 24 Feb 2012 24,593 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 Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 17,574 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)

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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YR08 MUB is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YR08 MUB, 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 YR08 MUB registered?

YR08 MUB is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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