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YC58 LWX

2008 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,434 mi
Last recorded111,434 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 LWX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 111,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished +nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2021 111,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished +nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2020 109,765 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 109,764 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 108,381 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 98,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Cracking in tread grooves. ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 98,389 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Cracking in tread grooves. ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 86,367 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 86,367 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 77,548 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 71,717 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 70,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 53,970 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 46,963 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 38,142 miles

baby seats fitted to nearside front and offside rear seats

nail in offside rear tyre and tread perished

Fail 4 Nov 2011 38,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

baby seats fitted to nearside front and offside rear seats

nail in offside rear tyre and tread perished

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 LWX is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LWX, 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 LWX registered?

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

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