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YH58 VEY

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

100,624 mi
Last recorded100,624 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 100,624 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 93,821 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 88,448 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 82,361 miles

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

several rear suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2022 82,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

several rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2020 77,709 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 73,256 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 69,473 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 65,693 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 62,383 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 58,008 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 53,341 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 49,739 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 43,752 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 34,416 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 VEY is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH58 VEY registered?

YH58 VEY is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 October 2008.

Is YH58 VEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH58 VEY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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