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YS08 AVT

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,362 mi
Last recorded31,362 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 AVT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 31,362 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edges has very large splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 30,451 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 29,872 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 29,070 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 29,070 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 28,231 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 27,546 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 26,668 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 24,676 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 24,676 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking tread circumfrence (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2018 23,015 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 21,012 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 19,270 miles

signs of perishing on offside rear and both front tyres

Pass 1 Jun 2015 17,078 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 15,034 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 12,651 miles

signs of perishing on tyres

Pass 11 Jun 2012 10,270 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 7,369 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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YS08 AVT is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YS08 AVT, 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 YS08 AVT registered?

YS08 AVT is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YS08 AVT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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