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YP58 VEU

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,815 mi
Last recorded69,815 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP58 VEU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 69,815 miles

Front and rear subframes and floor,inner amnd outer sills are corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2025 69,815 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front and rear subframes and floor,inner amnd outer sills are corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2024 67,672 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [tyre] worn near limits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords [tyre] as slight damage in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear rear undertray insecure

under side of vehicle as slight corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2024 67,672 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting broken [ corroded] (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [tyre] worn near limits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords [tyre] as slight damage in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear rear undertray insecure

under side of vehicle as slight corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2023 66,267 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 66,267 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2022 61,923 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 57,701 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 54,960 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 49,825 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 45,308 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Nov 2017 41,010 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 41,010 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 37,844 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 33,828 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 28,102 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 24,130 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 20,512 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 15,357 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 VEU is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc 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 VEU, 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 YP58 VEU registered?

YP58 VEU is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 December 2008.

Is YP58 VEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP58 VEU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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