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YE08 JGU

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,018 mi
Last recorded82,018 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 JGU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 82,018 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 75,048 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 70,116 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both becoming opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 65,020 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 60,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 54,980 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and nearside rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 50,373 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 50,373 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2019 46,639 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 46,638 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 43,719 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 43,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 40,305 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 35,842 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges but no cords exposed

Pass 9 Jun 2015 31,612 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 26,699 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 22,827 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 19,761 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 19,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 15,726 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 JGU is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JGU, 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 JGU registered?

YE08 JGU is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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