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YC58 FYV

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

196,942 mi
Last recorded196,942 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 FYV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 196,942 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 196,942 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 108,794 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advise replaced (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 108,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advise replaced (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 185,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 176,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 176,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 164,779 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 80%worn 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 157,840 miles

Front heat shield loose

Rear exhaust support corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2019 149,517 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3.mm205/55/16w jinju (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 149,517 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3.mm205/55/16w jinju (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 135,844 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 135,844 miles

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 124,116 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 112,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise measured when wheels off (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 112,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise measured when wheels off (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 98,149 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 84,275 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 84,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 71,418 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 71,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 57,233 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 44,118 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 44,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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 FYV is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FYV, 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 FYV registered?

YC58 FYV is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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