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YP58 OBE

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,687 mi
Last recorded194,687 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP58 OBE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 194,687 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 182,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 174,506 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

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

rear suspension corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2023 174,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 165,782 miles

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

sump corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2022 165,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

sump corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2021 159,348 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 151,757 miles

SUSPENSION AMRS AND SUBFRAMES STARTING TO RUST

Pass 14 Nov 2019 139,166 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides, brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Plate and it's support with slight play. (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm inner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides with limited damp effect and nearside one has misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play On both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 139,165 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides, brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Plate and it's support with slight play. (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm inner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides with limited damp effect and nearside one has misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play On both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 129,598 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off It's support is getting insecure as well. (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower The two rear exhaust mountings are getting weakened due corrosion.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting. (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Both coil springs not perfectly seated on suspension lower arm.

Fail 2 Nov 2018 129,598 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off It's support is getting insecure as well. (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower The two rear exhaust mountings are getting weakened due corrosion.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting. (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Both coil springs not perfectly seated on suspension lower arm.

Pass 16 Nov 2017 118,427 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, slightly corroded. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower The rear exhaust mounting is very corroded.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 118,293 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, slightly corroded. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower The rear exhaust mounting is very corroded.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 102,137 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 84,525 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 66,138 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 18 Nov 2013 51,628 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 38,395 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 29,506 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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YP58 OBE is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 YP58 OBE, 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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YP58 OBE is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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