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YD08 CWU

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,066 mi
Last recorded76,066 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 CWU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 76,066 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 75,428 miles

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

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 27 Sep 2024 60,028 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 46,156 miles

Nearside steering rack gaiter slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 34,094 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 30,952 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 29,863 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 29,854 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 28,281 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 25,912 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 23,685 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 21,487 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 18,571 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 16,036 miles

wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 6 Mar 2014 13,293 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2013 11,195 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 9,287 miles

Accident damage to NSR Plastic bumper.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 7,135 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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YD08 CWU is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YD08 CWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD08 CWU registered?

YD08 CWU is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is YD08 CWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 CWU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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