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YD58 UCR

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,945 mi
Last recorded126,945 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 UCR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 126,945 miles

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

under body corroded

Fail 22 May 2026 126,766 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and near side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under body corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2025 123,299 miles

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

handbrake play

Fail 12 Jun 2025 123,290 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working and position lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake play

Pass 19 Jun 2024 119,725 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 115,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 115,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 111,153 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Fail 20 Jun 2022 111,153 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 105,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 105,247 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 85,220 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))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 85,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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 5 Dec 2018 71,470 miles

rear suspension running gear showing first signs of corrosion in parts

Fail 3 Dec 2018 71,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear suspension running gear showing first signs of corrosion in parts

Pass 14 Nov 2017 64,520 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 64,520 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 58,459 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 49,225 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 42,179 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 41,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 34,076 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 27,730 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 21,339 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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YD58 UCR is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YD58 UCR, 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 YD58 UCR registered?

YD58 UCR is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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