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YH58 NPF

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,927 mi
Last recorded96,927 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 96,927 miles

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

rear Structure and suspension signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2025 94,696 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 94,616 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 90,403 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 86,591 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 83,218 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 79,234 miles

Front Exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2021 79,232 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2020 75,849 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2019 71,092 miles

Central Front Exhaust heat shield in poor condition

Sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2018 66,149 miles

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 25 Mar 2017 61,893 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 57,984 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 52,705 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 47,292 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 8 Mar 2013 41,443 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 36,508 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 34,423 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 NPF is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YH58 NPF, 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 NPF registered?

YH58 NPF is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 December 2008.

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