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YC08 GXY

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,577 mi
Last recorded107,577 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 GXY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 107,577 miles

Front subframe surface rust

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

Rear subframe surface rust

surface rust to floorpans

surface rust to inner sills

surface rust to outer sills

Pass 30 Apr 2025 105,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

surface corrosion to floor pans

surface corrosion to front subframe

surface corrosion to inner sills

surface corrosion to outer sills

surface corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 9 Apr 2025 105,974 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor Pan rusted through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Corrosion to outer sills

Corrosion to rear beam

Corrosion to rear suspension arms

Both rear inner sills corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to front subframe

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear floor pans to inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush beginning to separate.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays to floors and plastic sill covers fitted, Preventing full examination of vehicle,

Pass 25 Apr 2024 104,368 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 104,368 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 90,207 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 84,471 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2021 80,581 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 77,712 miles

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

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

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2019 73,740 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 69,196 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 65,407 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 62,515 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 56,349 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 56,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 48,898 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 42,206 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 35,096 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2011 27,505 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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YC08 GXY is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 YC08 GXY, 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 YC08 GXY registered?

YC08 GXY is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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