MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,483 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
bad oil leaks [adv getted washed off] / sill covers fitted / heavy corrosion on sub frames x all suspension units / fuel filler pipes corroding
slight weap on n/s/f inner cv boot / corrosion on rear springs / engine x under covers fitted / rear heat shield loose /
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
bad oil leaks [adv get washed down ] sill covers fitted / heavy corrosion on front x rear suspension units / corrosion on rear sub frame /
o/s/r headlight rod
slight weap on n/s/f inner cv boot / corrosion on rear coil springs / rear heat shield loose / under covers fitted / fuel filler pipes corroding
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (engine oil leak) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded (nearside and offside) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (nearside and offside) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak ()
under trays/covers fitted obscuring some components and prescribed areas
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak ()
under trays/covers fitted obscuring some components and prescribed areas
Oil leak ()
Emissions not tested exhaust snapped unable to get readings (7.4.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust snapped (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside rear tyre is near the legal limit and badly worn on the inner edge
Offside rear tyre is near the legal limit and badly worn on the inner edge
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Back bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Back bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front tyre is near the legal limit and badly worn on the inner edge
Offside front tyre is near the legal limit and badly worn on the inner edge
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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YB08 RKO is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 YB08 RKO, 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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YB08 RKO is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2008.
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