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YT08 FCY

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,581 mi
Last recorded119,581 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 FCY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 119,581 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 119,581 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 108,049 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 96,613 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 82,468 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 66,186 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 66,186 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 697,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

new wheel nuts in boot fitted by myself

Fail 21 Feb 2011 697,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

new wheel nuts in boot fitted by myself

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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YT08 FCY is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT08 FCY, 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 YT08 FCY registered?

YT08 FCY is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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