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YC58 HKT

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,650 mi
Last recorded123,650 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 HKT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 123,650 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 123,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 115,059 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 115,058 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 107,492 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 95,856 miles

front and rear sub frames corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2018 95,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

front and rear sub frames corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2017 87,997 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody,front subframe and rear subframe (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 82,067 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 78,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 76,327 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 70,493 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 70,493 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 64,815 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 52,690 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 52,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

front brake discs heavely corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 40,869 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 40,869 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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YC58 HKT is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YC58 HKT, 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 YC58 HKT registered?

YC58 HKT is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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