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YH58 LKM

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,834 mi
Last recorded99,834 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 LKM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 99,834 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 99,834 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 96,391 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under carriage all over slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2024 93,755 miles

under carriage surface rust

Fail 25 Jun 2024 93,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under carriage surface rust

Pass 3 Jun 2023 88,308 miles

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

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

general undercarriage corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2023 88,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ALSO HAS PLAY (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

general undercarriage corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2022 83,519 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracks all around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks all around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under Body General corrosion.

Pass 27 Jul 2021 78,292 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracks all around tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracks around treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 75,242 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jul 2019 71,751 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 68,268 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 64,559 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 60,369 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 60,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 56,431 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 2 Oct 2014 52,854 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 48,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres feathered on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2012 43,164 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 43,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 35,901 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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YH58 LKM is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YH58 LKM, 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 YH58 LKM registered?

YH58 LKM is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 November 2008.

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