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AO08 YEF

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,835 mi
Last recorded54,835 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 YEF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 54,835 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)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 54,835 miles

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

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

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 5 Oct 2015 45,379 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 44,018 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 44,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 15 May 2014 37,925 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 32,005 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 25,613 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 25,613 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 19,278 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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AO08 YEF is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AO08 YEF, 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 AO08 YEF registered?

AO08 YEF is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 May 2008.

Is AO08 YEF safe to buy?

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