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YT08 PYU

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,978 mi
Last recorded105,978 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 PYU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 105,978 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 100,407 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 100,407 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Corrosion to rear suspension components

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 94,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 86,965 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 76,007 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

exhaust system corroded

flexi mesh slightly deteriorated

misting of oil on gearbox

under body components corroded

wheel covers fitted obstructing view of components

Fail 19 Feb 2022 76,007 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

flexi mesh slightly deteriorated

misting of oil on gearbox

under body components corroded

wheel covers fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 19 May 2021 70,225 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 67,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 63,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 59,170 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 52,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 47,914 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 41,376 miles

advise front wipers slight wear

Pass 20 Feb 2015 35,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 19,102 miles

advise front bumper loose/insecure passenger side

Pass 7 Feb 2013 14,629 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2013 14,629 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2012 10,880 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 9,641 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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YT08 PYU is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YT08 PYU, 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 YT08 PYU registered?

YT08 PYU is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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