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YT08 FDN

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,305 mi
Last recorded96,305 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 96,305 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 96,304 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 91,755 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 82,790 miles

rear discs and pads worn

Fail 20 Jun 2019 82,790 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge to limit (5.2.3 (e))

rear discs and pads worn

Pass 1 Feb 2018 68,194 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 68,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 63,088 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 55,248 miles

both rear antiroll bar drop links rubber gaitors starting to crack

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2014 48,343 miles

front brake pads close to limit (BORDERLINE)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r drop link rubber gaitors starting to deteriate

o/s/f tyre on wear bars and wearing on inner edge(BORDERLINE)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 41,842 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

front brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Oct 2012 34,651 miles

front brake pads look low

nail in n/s/f tyre

oil leak from engine

travel on hand brake lever

Pass 7 Oct 2011 29,532 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 28,239 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 FDN 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 78.6%.

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 YT08 FDN, 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 FDN registered?

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

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The MOT history for YT08 FDN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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