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YL08 ASZ

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,308 mi
Last recorded138,308 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 ASZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 138,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 131,216 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 124,338 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 115,030 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 106,061 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 96,036 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 88,007 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 87,886 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 74,599 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 72,873 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 70,519 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 70,519 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 12 Oct 2015 64,365 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 63,146 miles

Brake pump/compressor drive belt slightly deteriorated alternator belt frayed (3.6.F.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 49,745 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 49,723 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2013 34,725 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 34,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 22,727 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 22,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2011 15,040 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 15,040 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YL08 ASZ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YL08 ASZ, 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 YL08 ASZ registered?

YL08 ASZ is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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