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YG58 BTO

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,331 mi
Last recorded98,331 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 BTO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 98,331 miles

Nearside Front Floor pans corroded

Offside Front Floor pan corroded

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 96,115 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 93,989 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 91,078 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket broke but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 86,760 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket broke but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 86,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket broke but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 82,476 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 75,375 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 75,375 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 68,696 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 58,952 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 53,123 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 53,123 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 50,317 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 50,317 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear tyres perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear 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 May 2014 45,637 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 39,138 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 32,074 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 26,206 miles

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

Offside Inner 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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YG58 BTO is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YG58 BTO, 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 YG58 BTO registered?

YG58 BTO is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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