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YP58 VEX

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,077 mi
Last recorded113,077 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP58 VEX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 113,077 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 110,280 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 106,576 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 101,701 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 101,696 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 95,908 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 95,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 91,692 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 84,146 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 76,859 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 66,377 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSF/OSF lower arm rear bushes showing perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR tyre close to limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSR tyre close to limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 66,377 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSF/OSF lower arm rear bushes showing perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR tyre close to limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSR tyre close to limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 56,105 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 56,093 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 45,216 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 38,748 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 24,873 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 24,010 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 20,001 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 VEX is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,261cc 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 VEX, 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 VEX registered?

YP58 VEX is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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