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YT08 PYP

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

175,001 mi
Last recorded175,001 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 175,001 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 151,504 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 123,013 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 110,984 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 110,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letter obscured (0.1 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 103,525 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 95,233 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 95,233 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 85,706 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 85,706 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 73,710 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 69,279 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 60,339 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 52,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Feb 2012 42,247 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r unable to fully inspect belt

Pass 24 Feb 2011 31,177 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 PYP is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 PYP, 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 PYP is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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