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YD58 BVS

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,539 mi
Last recorded73,539 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 BVS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 73,539 miles

Clutch juddering

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 73,538 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly Parking brake light staying on (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall damaged(205/55/16 v) (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Clutch juddering

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 62,793 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 62,793 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 53,958 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 53,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 43,512 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 43,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 34,027 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 17,952 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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YD58 BVS is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YD58 BVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD58 BVS registered?

YD58 BVS is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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