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YF08 DZC

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,696 mi
Last recorded47,696 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 DZC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 47,696 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 45,979 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 45,979 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 44,000 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 42,499 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 40,678 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 38,711 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2020 37,265 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 35,678 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 33,546 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 31,024 miles

Front tyres splitting

Fail 10 May 2017 31,024 miles

Front tyres splitting

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 20 May 2016 28,928 miles

Both front suspension rear bushes starting to split

Pass 12 May 2015 25,911 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 23,115 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 19,614 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 17,148 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 13,944 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 DZC is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YF08 DZC, 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 YF08 DZC registered?

YF08 DZC is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is YF08 DZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 DZC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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