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YR58 UNK

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,585 mi
Last recorded118,585 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 UNK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 118,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large bush in trailing arm,becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large bush in trailing arm ,becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 118,584 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large bush in trailing arm,becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large bush in trailing arm ,becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 110,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 110,048 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 103,828 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 103,828 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective metal hook for rubber mounting broken away from exhaust tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 100,723 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tailpipe hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 96,744 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 92,680 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 87,184 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 87,184 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 81,038 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 72,761 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2017 65,659 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 65,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 57,529 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 51,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2014 44,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2013 38,170 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 2 Aug 2012 30,495 miles

both front tyres getting low wearing inner edges

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2011 22,362 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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YR58 UNK is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YR58 UNK, 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 YR58 UNK registered?

YR58 UNK is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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The MOT history for YR58 UNK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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