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YT08 YYP

2008 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,074 mi
Last recorded132,074 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 YYP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 132,074 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2022 119,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor has had repair covered in underseal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Axle corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 119,236 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor has had repair covered in underseal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Axle corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 108,355 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Floor corroded

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 108,355 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Floor corroded

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 99,113 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 90,764 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 78,836 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated particularly n/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 67,411 miles

Front brakes showing signs of wear

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear tyres perished on shoulders

Pass 30 May 2016 62,315 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 62,315 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 58,749 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 51,063 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 51,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 43,370 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 33,791 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 33,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 26,056 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 26,056 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 YYP is a 2008 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YYP, 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 YYP registered?

YT08 YYP is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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