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AJ58 YPE

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,393 mi
Last recorded94,393 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 YPE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 94,393 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

all underside of vehicle and inner wheel arch areas covered in underseal

Fail 11 Dec 2025 94,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

all underside of vehicle and inner wheel arch areas covered in underseal

Pass 2 Jan 2025 90,299 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 87,969 miles

Nearside Front Outer Cv gaiter is slightly weeping grease

Pass 5 Jan 2023 85,037 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 80,919 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 80,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 4 Jan 2021 77,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 2 Jan 2020 74,611 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 69,042 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 62,963 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 59,264 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 55,686 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 52,379 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 47,374 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 41,453 miles

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

offside front tyre on 3.6mm

Pass 11 Jan 2012 35,545 miles

advise that the wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2011 33,783 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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AJ58 YPE is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AJ58 YPE, 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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AJ58 YPE is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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