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YT08 YZX

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,076 mi
Last recorded174,076 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 YZX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 174,076 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and os//f ()

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

did not lock on rear both hand brake

tested in wet condtion

Fail 12 Jun 2025 174,076 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and os//f ()

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

did not lock on rear both hand brake

tested in wet condtion

Pass 19 Jun 2024 156,053 miles

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 156,053 miles

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 134,857 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 134,798 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 119,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

sill cover fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2022 119,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

sill cover fitted

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 101,065 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

did not lock on rear both hand brake

skirts fitted outter sills both sides

Pass 21 Mar 2020 93,461 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 83,392 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 83,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 76,029 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs worn and lipped recommend brake check (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 68,967 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 61,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 55,583 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 48,165 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 41,562 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 33,436 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 25,122 miles

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

o/s/front tyre worn on inside edge

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 YZX is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YZX, 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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YT08 YZX is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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