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YF08 ECW

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,870 mi
Last recorded99,870 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 ECW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 99,870 miles

Front subframe corroded.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe corroded.

Pass 23 Apr 2025 97,019 miles

Front subframe corroded.

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

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

Rear Subframe corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2024 92,662 miles

Front Subframe corroded.

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

Rear Subframe corroded.

Fail 15 Apr 2024 92,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Subframe corroded.

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

Rear Subframe corroded.

Pass 18 Apr 2023 88,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre misshaped inner edge and cracking on outer edge.

Offside Front Foglight damaged.

Fail 18 Apr 2023 88,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre misshaped inner edge and cracking on outer edge.

Offside Front Foglight damaged.

Pass 20 Apr 2022 85,182 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 81,375 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 78,973 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 75,791 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 71,886 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 71,886 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 68,069 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil level low

Fail 26 Apr 2017 68,069 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front + rear (3.5.1g)

oil level low

Pass 22 Apr 2016 63,320 miles

Front brakes are 20% out of balance

Pass 27 Apr 2015 56,028 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 56,028 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2014 47,956 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 38,096 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 38,096 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 28,843 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 18,552 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 ECW is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 ECW, 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 ECW registered?

YF08 ECW is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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