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YB57 BWJ

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

163,589 mi
Last recorded163,589 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 BWJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 163,589 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged 9a small chip) but not adversely affecting driver's view

Rear General light corrosion on subframe/ suspension/ brake components.

Rear Wiper blade is broken

Fail 7 Jan 2026 163,586 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged 9a small chip) but not adversely affecting driver's view

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

Rear General light corrosion on subframe/ suspension/ brake components.

Rear Wiper blade is broken

Pass 7 Jan 2025 150,519 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 150,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 144,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 140,855 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 137,506 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 132,966 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 125,052 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on shoulders

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 116,007 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 116,003 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 108,588 miles

Both front tyres void of tread on inner shoulder

Pass 10 Jan 2017 99,251 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 82,040 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 68,936 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 62,065 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 51,046 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 40,738 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 26,984 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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YB57 BWJ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YB57 BWJ, 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 YB57 BWJ registered?

YB57 BWJ is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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