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AO08 YRD

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,553 mi
Last recorded108,553 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 YRD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 108,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components rusty

Fail 11 Dec 2024 108,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components rusty

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 101,785 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 95,369 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 89,041 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 89,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 83,203 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 83,203 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 78,034 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 69,817 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 68,465 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 68,465 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 63,363 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 58,749 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 51,761 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 41,912 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 19 Apr 2013 35,794 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 28,190 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 21,331 miles

inner sidewall of nearside front tyre starting to split

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 YRD is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AO08 YRD, 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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AO08 YRD is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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