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YA57 GCV

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,999 mi
Last recorded95,999 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 GCV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 95,999 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 95,982 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush to rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 84,745 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 80,033 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 80,033 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 76,295 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 71,602 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 66,136 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 60,819 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 55,411 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 49,548 miles

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 30 Jan 2012 42,849 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 34,797 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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YA57 GCV is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YA57 GCV, 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 YA57 GCV registered?

YA57 GCV is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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