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YD58 TCJ

2008 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,504 mi
Last recorded126,504 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 TCJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 126,504 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 119,931 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 119,931 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 116,303 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 May 2019 111,692 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2019 111,687 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 100,218 miles

engine management light illuminated

Fail 8 May 2018 100,218 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 21 Apr 2017 90,737 miles

Engine cover and under try fitted

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

near side front and off side front and off side rear break slightly binding

Fail 21 Apr 2017 90,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine cover and under try fitted

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

near side front and off side front and off side rear break slightly binding

Pass 14 Apr 2016 80,437 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 80,437 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine vehicle revved up on test (7.4.B.3b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 71,633 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 71,633 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 64,454 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 53,105 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 43,288 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 43,288 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 31,429 miles

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

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 TCJ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TCJ, 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 YD58 TCJ registered?

YD58 TCJ is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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