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AO08 YEL

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,798 mi
Last recorded98,798 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 YEL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 98,798 miles

Rear suspension corroded and underbody

Pass 17 Dec 2024 97,106 miles

Rear subframe corroded

general corrosion

Fail 16 Dec 2024 97,106 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded

general corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2023 93,904 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2023 93,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2022 89,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 84,673 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 82,412 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 78,954 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 76,147 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 73,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2016 68,814 miles

plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 28 May 2015 61,413 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 52,785 miles

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 15 May 2013 41,877 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front suspension lower wishbone rear bush deteriorated.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 28 May 2012 34,988 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 26,554 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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AO08 YEL is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AO08 YEL, 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 AO08 YEL registered?

AO08 YEL is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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