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YT08 FDA

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,110 mi
Last recorded118,110 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 118,110 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 114,370 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 114,370 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 108,099 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 101,953 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Dec 2021 96,697 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Dec 2020 91,654 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Dec 2019 87,444 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 80,744 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 74,108 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 74,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 65,133 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 56,935 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 50,668 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 44,945 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 42,212 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 42,211 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 39,397 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 32,672 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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YT08 FDA 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 84.2%.

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 YT08 FDA, 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 FDA registered?

YT08 FDA is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is YT08 FDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT08 FDA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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