MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,275 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension components corroded @ rear
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension components corroded @ rear
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front exhaust flexi starting to deteriorate
paint work on road wheels corroded
under body brakes steering and suspension has heavy surface rust
under body heat shields in poor condition
Front exhaust flexi outer shield detiorating
under body steering suspension and brake parts has surface rust
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front exhaust flexi outer shield detiorating
under body steering suspension and brake parts has surface rust
Nearside Rear tyre age cracking in centre tread keep watch
Offside Rear Lower bumper and reflector has slight damage
under body steering suspension and brake parts have heavy surface corrosion
Nearside Rear tyre age cracking in centre tread keep watch
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Lower bumper and reflector has slight damage
under body steering suspension and brake parts have heavy surface corrosion
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
lots of generail surface corrosion on under body and suspension
rear tyres are perishing in tread
suspension has slight surface rust
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine management light on
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AY08 YKR is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 AY08 YKR, 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 AY08 YKR registered?
AY08 YKR is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 June 2008.
Is AY08 YKR safe to buy?
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