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YC58 AFJ

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,174 mi
Last recorded84,174 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 AFJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 84,174 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 84,174 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 82,138 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 80,976 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 80,976 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 79,796 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 79,795 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 77,993 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 77,992 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 74,605 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Dec 2020 74,605 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 73,614 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 73,614 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 73,014 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 73,014 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 72,391 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 69,561 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 59,125 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 45,877 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 37,364 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 30,569 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 9 Nov 2012 30,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Nov 2011 25,386 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 24,669 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YC58 AFJ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC58 AFJ, 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 YC58 AFJ registered?

YC58 AFJ is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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The MOT history for YC58 AFJ shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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