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YT08 FDL

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,070 mi
Last recorded84,070 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 84,070 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

the underside has a lot of surface rust about/

Pass 29 Oct 2018 82,694 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive front subframe showing light signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all load bearing points showing light signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2017 80,160 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 73,987 miles

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 73,987 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 66,502 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2016 66,502 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 59,168 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both front suspension arms rear bushes starting to split

Fail 12 Jan 2015 59,168 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both front suspension arms rear bushes starting to split

Pass 30 Jan 2014 52,131 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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 43,846 miles

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

slight corrosion on both rear brake discs

Pass 21 Feb 2012 39,983 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 39,754 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 28,880 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 FDL is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FDL, 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 FDL registered?

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

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