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YJ58 YZH

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,837 mi
Last recorded139,837 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ58 YZH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 139,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 126,973 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 121,963 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 117,638 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 117,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification bottom ball mounting (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 113,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 108,353 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect replace (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 93,951 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 77,833 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 65,829 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 56,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm age cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm age cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 49,829 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 45,446 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 40,429 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 40,429 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 36,614 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 36,614 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 33,226 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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YJ58 YZH 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 83.3%.

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 YJ58 YZH, 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 YJ58 YZH registered?

YJ58 YZH is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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