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YG08 FMZ

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,821 mi
Last recorded36,821 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 FMZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 36,821 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 35,693 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 35,034 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 33,728 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 32,184 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 30,365 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 28,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 26,271 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 24,504 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 22,879 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 19,969 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 17,704 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 16,120 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 14,042 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 11,796 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 9,123 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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YG08 FMZ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YG08 FMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG08 FMZ registered?

YG08 FMZ is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is YG08 FMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG08 FMZ shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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