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YT08 FEJ

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,135 mi
Last recorded84,135 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 84,135 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 78,627 miles

centre stop light not working

Fail 16 Mar 2017 78,627 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (1.1.A.3b)

centre stop light not working

Pass 9 Mar 2016 76,923 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 76,923 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 67,026 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 67,026 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 57,144 miles

Handbrake travel to high

Pass 21 Mar 2013 50,538 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre stating to crack inner and outter sidewall

Fail 21 Mar 2013 50,538 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre stating to crack inner and outter sidewall

Pass 15 Mar 2012 41,516 miles

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

nearside rear tyre on just above 1.6mm tread depth & weraing on tread edges.

offside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth & wearing on tread edges.

Fail 14 Mar 2012 41,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

nearside rear tyre on just above 1.6mm tread depth & weraing on tread edges.

offside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth & wearing on tread edges.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 35,473 miles

Nearside 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 FEJ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT08 FEJ registered?

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

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