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YC58 LJY

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

127,062 mi
Last recorded127,062 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 LJY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 127,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all in inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 116,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe flakey from corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 108,216 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor and rear valance corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension components corroding

Pass 3 Dec 2020 100,104 miles

Offside Rear body panel damaged

Rear rear subframe and suspension components starting to show corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2019 93,314 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 84,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 74,597 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 62,996 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 50,648 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 44,075 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 44,075 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 36,254 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 27,579 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 20,918 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)

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 LJY is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YC58 LJY, 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 LJY registered?

YC58 LJY is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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