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YB08 WRF

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,396 mi
Last recorded32,396 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 WRF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 32,396 miles

FRONT SUB-FRAME AND ARMS CORRODED

REAR SUB-FRAMES AND ARMS CORRODED

SILL KIT FITTED

Pass 20 Mar 2025 29,361 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

General under body corrosion

Nearside rear tyre perished in tread

Sill kit fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2024 26,675 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 26,675 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front brake pads low

Pass 22 Mar 2023 24,089 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge and perished

inner sills corroding

rear lower spring cups corroding

sill kit fitted

under side undersilled

Pass 16 Mar 2022 22,597 miles

both rear lower spring cups corroding

sill kit fitted

underside undersilled

Pass 22 Mar 2021 20,844 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

sill kit fitted

underside under silled

Pass 6 Mar 2020 19,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 19,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 18,652 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 17,916 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 17,033 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 15,978 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 15,056 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 13,708 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 11,940 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 9,957 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 7,251 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 WRF is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 YB08 WRF, 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 WRF registered?

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

Is YB08 WRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB08 WRF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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