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YX08 NUK

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

54,953 mi
Last recorded54,953 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 NUK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 54,953 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advancing underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2025 48,409 miles

Both outer sills are showing signs of corrosion

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

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

Front washer jets are misaligned

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2025 48,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both outer sills are showing signs of corrosion

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

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

Front washer jets are misaligned

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

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2024 41,902 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes are cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Os front washer jet spray is poor

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

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2024 41,898 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes are cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Os front washer jet spray is poor

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

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2023 36,432 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 35,265 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 34,497 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 33,578 miles

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 5 Mar 2019 32,685 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 31,540 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 31,511 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 30,509 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 29,537 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 29,537 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 28,181 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 26,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 24,455 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 21,510 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 21,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 18,503 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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YX08 NUK 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 YX08 NUK, 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 YX08 NUK registered?

YX08 NUK is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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