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YC58 HKW

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

173,725 mi
Last recorded173,725 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 173,725 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 173,710 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 159,981 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face worn uneven (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

all tyres wearing inner edges

centre to front pipe exhaust join corroded

rear exhaust tip loose

Fail 3 Jun 2022 159,981 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face worn uneven (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

all tyres wearing inner edges

centre to front pipe exhaust join corroded

rear exhaust tip loose

Pass 4 Jun 2021 158,780 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 158,780 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 152,373 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 146,664 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 141,321 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass broken ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

full plastic outer sill covers fitted

full plastic under trays fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2017 141,221 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint very worn !! (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass broken ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

full plastic outer sill covers fitted

full plastic under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2016 134,849 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 127,123 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 119,118 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 101,776 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 101,776 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 82,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 64,066 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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YC58 HKW is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black 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 YC58 HKW, 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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YC58 HKW is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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