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YG58 BVK

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,707 mi
Last recorded97,707 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 BVK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 97,707 miles

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2024 90,028 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 84,611 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 78,877 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 72,126 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 66,180 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 60,941 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 54,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread area

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 49,289 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 May 2015 40,459 miles

front tyres splitting in the tread

Fail 5 May 2015 40,459 miles

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

front tyres splitting in the tread

Pass 14 May 2014 35,604 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 32,275 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 32,275 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 22,341 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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YG58 BVK is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BVK, 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 BVK registered?

YG58 BVK is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 September 2008.

Is YG58 BVK safe to buy?

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