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YL08 VUT

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,992 mi
Last recorded117,992 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 VUT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 117,992 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil below minimum on pre check

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front subframe showing corrosion

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

Rear suspension and adjoin component's showing corrosion

Underside showing corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2025 117,992 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine oil below minimum on pre check

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front subframe showing corrosion

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

Rear suspension and adjoin component's showing corrosion

Underside showing corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2024 110,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear subframe showing corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2024 110,574 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear subframe showing corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2023 101,635 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust heat shield loose

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and adjoin suspension components showing corrosion

under side showing corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2023 101,634 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust heat shield loose

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and adjoin suspension components showing corrosion

under side showing corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2022 93,573 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front registration plate damaged but still legible

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

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

Rear axle and adjoining suspension components showing corrosion

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 25 Oct 2022 93,563 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear axle and adjoining suspension components showing corrosion

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 23 Sep 2021 81,925 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 75,140 miles

front and rear subframe corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2019 71,267 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Both rear corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 66,031 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Headlamp aims adjusted during test

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

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

Washer bottle depleted during wiper/washer test

Pass 6 Sep 2017 60,288 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 52,425 miles

Offside tyre worn and scrubbing inner edge

Fail 13 Jun 2016 52,424 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside tyre worn and scrubbing inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2015 44,045 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 36,051 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 28,581 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 17,829 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 13,743 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 VUT is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VUT, 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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YL08 VUT is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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