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YS08 UXX

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,823 mi
Last recorded65,823 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 UXX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 65,823 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 65,068 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 63,328 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 63,328 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2018 61,594 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 61,594 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2017 57,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 21 May 2016 52,816 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2015 47,371 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 40,579 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 34,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2012 26,948 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 21,169 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)

Rear brake discs have light surface corrosion.

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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YS08 UXX is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YS08 UXX, 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 YS08 UXX registered?

YS08 UXX is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is YS08 UXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS08 UXX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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