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YC58 HKU

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,067 mi
Last recorded101,067 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 HKU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 101,067 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 98,383 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 95,957 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 93,624 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 92,096 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 89,542 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - ( all rear bushes / worn / cracked ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced - ( sills / axle / steering and suspension parts and components ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 88,337 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 88,331 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 86,267 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 84,504 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 81,662 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 78,719 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 76,899 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 73,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise front wipers

o/s/r tyre stepping inside edge

Pass 13 Oct 2012 45,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 13 Oct 2012 45,017 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Oct 2011 26,836 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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YC58 HKU is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YC58 HKU, 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 HKU registered?

YC58 HKU is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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