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YG08 HWR

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,806 mi
Last recorded71,806 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 71,806 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced plastic securing device broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 71,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced plastic securing device broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 67,987 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

heavy corrosion underneath all suspension and bodywork

Fail 3 Apr 2025 67,987 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

heavy corrosion underneath all suspension and bodywork

Pass 5 Apr 2024 65,295 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension and bodywork (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 65,295 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension and bodywork (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 63,580 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 63,580 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 61,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 61,642 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 59,706 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2020 57,946 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 57,931 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2019 55,316 miles

Front Both Tyres worn on edges.

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 55,316 miles

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

Front Both Tyres worn on edges.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 52,391 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 52,391 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 49,930 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 45,870 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 45,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 41,456 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)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 41,456 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 37,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 37,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 33,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 26,216 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 26,214 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 20,148 miles

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

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 HWR is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YG08 HWR, 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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YG08 HWR is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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