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YE08 JCX

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,797 mi
Last recorded57,797 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 JCX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 57,797 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 53,314 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 53,314 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 48,755 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 44,198 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 38,802 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 34,784 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 25,761 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 23,031 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 22,721 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 22,455 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 21,794 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 20,511 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 20,511 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 18,379 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 14,682 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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YE08 JCX is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YE08 JCX, 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 YE08 JCX registered?

YE08 JCX is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is YE08 JCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE08 JCX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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