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YC58 LZF

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,367 mi
Last recorded92,367 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 92,367 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 92,367 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 85,763 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 84,629 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 82,623 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 80,833 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 78,785 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 77,484 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 77,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 75,295 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 75,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 72,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 70,310 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 57,163 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 45,063 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 42,200 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 38,822 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 36,381 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 LZF is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LZF, 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 LZF registered?

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

Is YC58 LZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC58 LZF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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