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YG08 JHA

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,713 mi
Last recorded105,713 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 JHA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 105,713 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2024 90,337 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Undersurface, sills, components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 90,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Undersurface, sills, components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 90,179 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

corroded underneath

Pass 28 Oct 2023 84,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear heat shield lose over fuel tank

underbody corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2023 84,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear heat shield lose over fuel tank

underbody corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 80,038 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 80,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 75,352 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 70,621 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 66,605 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 66,603 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 61,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 58,100 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 58,099 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven 70%! (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 54,787 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 50,171 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 45,068 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 38,805 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 31,858 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 24,619 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 17,886 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 JHA is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 YG08 JHA, 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 YG08 JHA registered?

YG08 JHA is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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