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YT08 FDU

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,736 mi
Last recorded128,736 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 FDU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2025 128,736 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 122,546 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 121,074 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 119,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion all underneath

Pass 25 Jan 2021 116,370 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2019 112,585 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on both front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

underbody and suspension components suffering from corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2018 111,089 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 109,163 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 103,040 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 89,049 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 89,048 miles

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

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

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 24 Mar 2014 73,191 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 63,409 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 49,208 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 34,553 miles

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

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

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 FDU is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FDU, 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 FDU registered?

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

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