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YL08 BBN

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,799 mi
Last recorded51,799 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 BBN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 51,799 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 51,799 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 50,828 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 50,033 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 50,033 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction PO328 KNOCK SENSOR - 1 CIRCUIT HIGH INPUT (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 47,299 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 44,978 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 43,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 41,524 miles

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

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))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 41,512 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 18 Jan 2019 38,679 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 35,943 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 32,791 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 29,868 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 26,849 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 23,752 miles

both front tyres 3.0 mm NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS DEVOID OF TREAD AT INNER EDGE AND VERY CLOSE TO CORD EXPOSURE/RECOMMENDED MONITOR/REPLACE

rear brakes noise in operation

Pass 3 Jan 2013 19,235 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 14,465 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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YL08 BBN 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 YL08 BBN, 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 YL08 BBN registered?

YL08 BBN is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YL08 BBN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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