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YB08 UUE

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,338 mi
Last recorded138,338 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 UUE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 138,338 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 138,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 131,916 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 131,913 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 125,528 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 118,888 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 118,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 112,965 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 108,314 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 108,312 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2020 103,182 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 103,182 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 96,064 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 89,592 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 82,777 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 76,525 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 67,965 miles

Nearside front wiper blade split on end

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 59,483 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 48,806 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 40,610 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 34,044 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 34,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 UUE is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YB08 UUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB08 UUE registered?

YB08 UUE is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YB08 UUE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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