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YG08 UMC

2008 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,277 mi
Last recorded96,277 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 UMC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 96,277 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 94,113 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 94,113 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 87,792 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 78,632 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 73,167 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 68,250 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 64,202 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 64,202 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 58,493 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test cf AIR FRESHENER. osfl PHONE HOLDER ()

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced SIDE LIGHT DETERIRATING INSIDE (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Mar 2018 51,855 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 45,528 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 45,528 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 40,009 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 40,009 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 34,978 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 30,337 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 30,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 25,775 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 20,489 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 15,118 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 UMC is a 2008 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UMC, 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 UMC registered?

YG08 UMC is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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