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YL08 RKV

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,706 mi
Last recorded80,706 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 RKV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 80,706 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 78,920 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 77,211 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 75,614 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 73,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 70,387 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 70,387 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 64,227 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 62,851 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 61,148 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 55,755 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 46,022 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 46,022 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 38,115 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 30,970 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 25,505 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 25,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2011 19,189 miles

nail in n/s/r 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 RKV is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black 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 RKV, 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

How do I check the history of YL08 RKV?

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What year was YL08 RKV registered?

YL08 RKV is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is YL08 RKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 RKV 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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