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YM08 AOS

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

118,633 mi
Last recorded118,633 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 AOS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 118,633 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 107,784 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 98,181 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 88,587 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 80,692 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 73,520 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 65,773 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 57,159 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 46,506 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 40,522 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 40,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 35,066 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 30,520 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 25,074 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 23,785 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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YM08 AOS is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YM08 AOS, 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 YM08 AOS registered?

YM08 AOS is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 August 2008.

Is YM08 AOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM08 AOS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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