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CA57 YTG

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,512 mi
Last recorded135,512 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 YTG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 135,512 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 135,511 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 126,938 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 126,938 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 121,544 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 121,544 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 115,412 miles

exhaust bracket broken

front tyre edge wear

Pass 5 Sep 2018 111,106 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 103,296 miles

rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2017 103,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front both front tyres have inner edge wear 205/55/16

rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2016 87,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 wearing inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 87,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 wearing inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 73,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2015 73,285 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 56,243 miles

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

front brakes imbalanced

offside rear tyre perrished and splitting

Fail 25 Jan 2014 56,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

front brakes imbalanced

offside rear tyre perrished and splitting

Fail 26 Jan 2013 43,506 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 43,506 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 34,671 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 23,793 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 23,793 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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CA57 YTG is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CA57 YTG, 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 CA57 YTG registered?

CA57 YTG is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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