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YT08 YZG

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,854 mi
Last recorded97,854 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 97,854 miles

underbody surface corrosion

corrosion to sump

Pass 21 Mar 2018 89,904 miles

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2018 89,904 miles

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

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

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2017 83,455 miles

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

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

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

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2016 77,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 68,682 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers deteriorating / starting to leave lines on screen

rust forming on exhaust mounting brakets

Pass 21 Feb 2014 57,159 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 45,903 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 45,903 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 34,963 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 25,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 YZG is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YZG, 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 YZG registered?

YT08 YZG is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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