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YP08 CSZ

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

100,801 mi
Last recorded100,801 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 CSZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 100,801 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills [plastic trims fitted] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 100,801 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills [plastic trims fitted] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 99,124 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 99,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 97,315 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 95,282 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 95,282 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps ns and os (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 93,476 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 93,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2021 91,613 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Feb 2020 89,646 miles

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2019 86,271 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and vehicle under trays fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2019 86,271 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2018 83,770 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2018 83,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2017 81,088 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 70,872 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine oil level low

Fail 16 Apr 2016 70,872 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine oil level low

Fail 21 Apr 2015 62,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 62,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 53,703 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid level low

Fail 28 Apr 2014 53,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid level low

Pass 3 Apr 2013 44,027 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 34,709 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 25,884 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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YP08 CSZ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YP08 CSZ, 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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What year was YP08 CSZ registered?

YP08 CSZ is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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