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YE08 YTO

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,439 mi
Last recorded100,439 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 100,439 miles

Both rear brake hose corroded

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

Slight play in both rear antiroll links

Pass 15 Jul 2025 92,840 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 92,836 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2024 86,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Jun 2023 79,533 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 79,533 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 74,559 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 70,589 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 70,589 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2020 67,803 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 67,803 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 63,345 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 58,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 53,191 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 47,567 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 41,190 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 33,122 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 26,018 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 19,945 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 14,080 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 YTO is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 YTO, 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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YE08 YTO is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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