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YT08 FDD

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,505 mi
Last recorded93,505 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 93,505 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 93,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 89,638 miles

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

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 86,833 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 80,891 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 75,923 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 71,738 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 71,738 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 67,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing in side edges also nail n/s rear tyers on side wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 67,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing in side edges also nail n/s rear tyers on side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 63,396 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 59,099 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 59,074 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 45,741 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 25,504 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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YT08 FDD is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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