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YC58 LZL

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,954 mi
Last recorded144,954 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 LZL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 144,954 miles

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

Surface corrosion throughout underside

Pass 21 Nov 2022 132,568 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 132,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 126,657 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 126,595 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 118,572 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion underneath vehicle floor pans inner sills/panelling chassis

Fail 13 Nov 2020 118,572 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion underneath vehicle floor pans inner sills/panelling chassis

Pass 1 Nov 2019 109,091 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 89,323 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2016 73,906 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 73,906 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 60,458 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 53,094 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 53,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2013 43,451 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 34,488 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 23,458 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 LZL is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 LZL, 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 LZL registered?

YC58 LZL is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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