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YB08 CWJ

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,288 mi
Last recorded76,288 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 CWJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 76,288 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill+jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2026 76,286 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill+jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 73,895 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 73,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre +corrosion floor +suspension ()

Pass 29 Dec 2023 71,865 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 70,686 miles

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 70,686 miles

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

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 68,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin + rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively + rear judder (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both x2 drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 68,506 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin + rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively + rear judder (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both x2 drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 66,155 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Underbody/suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

Fail 6 Jan 2021 66,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Underbody/suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

Pass 2 Jul 2019 63,200 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 60,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 54,897 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 45,436 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2015 34,699 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 26,123 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 20,247 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 14,513 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 8,973 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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YB08 CWJ 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 75%.

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 YB08 CWJ, 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 YB08 CWJ registered?

YB08 CWJ is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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