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YC58 WYW

2008 Mazda 3

White Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,677 mi
Last recorded128,677 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 WYW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 128,677 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 125,924 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2024 125,906 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Dec 2023 123,992 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

underside rusty

Pass 17 Dec 2022 115,074 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 114,784 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative switch broken (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2021 105,233 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2021 105,230 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 101,070 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 101,070 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 91,584 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 85,062 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 85,041 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 79,676 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 75,166 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 70,185 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2014 70,185 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 66,504 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 64,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 57,674 miles

front brake pads 80 percent worn and discs lipped

off side rear tyre 1.6 mm on inner edge and worn uneven

rear brake discs corroded

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 WYW is a 2008 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WYW, 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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YC58 WYW is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 November 2008.

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