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YL08 RKO

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

30,641 mi
Last recorded30,641 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 30,641 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 30,641 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nsr and osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 29,255 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 29,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 27,932 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears, also starting to crack between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 26,698 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 25,246 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 23,628 miles

Nearside Front AGE RELATED CRACKS IN TYRE

Pass 30 Jul 2019 21,753 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 19,820 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 18,048 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 16,341 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 14,471 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 12,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2013 11,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2012 9,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tread cracking on all 4 tyres, due to age.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 7,837 miles

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 RKO is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RKO, 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 RKO registered?

YL08 RKO is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is YL08 RKO safe to buy?

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