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YT08 ZBO

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,313 mi
Last recorded103,313 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 103,313 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2022 81,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 77,138 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sat nav holder (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn both side corroded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

engine under tray fitted preventing clear view off some items

rear bumper damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2021 77,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake calliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sat nav holder (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn both side corroded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

engine under tray fitted preventing clear view off some items

rear bumper damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2020 72,367 miles

Front bumper losse

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 72,367 miles

Front bumper losse

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 62,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2019 62,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2018 51,142 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 47,271 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 40,860 miles

screen blades smear slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2015 35,866 miles

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres going out of shape

Fail 27 Apr 2015 35,866 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 23 Apr 2014 30,835 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 17 Apr 2013 25,787 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 21,162 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)

both front tyres o/s/r tyre perished

both rear tyres going out of shape

Fail 5 May 2011 18,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2011 18,504 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 17,218 miles

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

slight handbrake travel but ok for mot test

Fail 24 Jan 2011 17,218 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight handbrake travel but ok for mot test

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 ZBO is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZBO, 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 ZBO is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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