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YF08 DYW

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,685 mi
Last recorded122,685 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 DYW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 122,685 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion max (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 May 2026 122,685 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion max (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2025 116,732 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2025 116,732 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 108,160 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 107,082 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 107,074 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 102,913 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 100,355 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2020 98,385 miles

both inner and outer sills corroded

front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2020 98,385 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both inner and outer sills corroded

front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 79,892 miles

Minor corrosion throughout underneath of vehicle

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays and plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some components and prescribed areas

Fail 15 May 2019 79,891 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Minor corrosion throughout underneath of vehicle

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays and plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some components and prescribed areas

Pass 18 May 2018 68,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under side of car rusty

Fail 18 May 2018 68,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under side of car rusty

Pass 23 May 2017 55,490 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 51,456 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 42,051 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 36,244 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 30,014 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 25,954 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 20,187 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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YF08 DYW is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YF08 DYW, 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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YF08 DYW is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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