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YP58 VEB

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

67,565 mi
Last recorded67,565 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 67,565 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 67,565 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 66,361 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight worn (3.4 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded undersealed

Pass 14 Dec 2023 64,157 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 61,967 miles

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

front sub-frame rusty

rear sub-frame rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2021 58,459 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin & Disc cherried (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 56,392 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 54,049 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 54,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached dropped inside bumper/bumper damaged (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 49,677 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 49,677 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 44,546 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 39,636 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 34,774 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 30,677 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 30,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 24,597 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)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 29 Aug 2012 17,875 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 11,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VEB is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VEB, 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 YP58 VEB registered?

YP58 VEB is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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