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YD58 WFL

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

171,885 mi
Last recorded171,885 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 WFL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 171,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust box corroded

engine covers fitted at time of test

front wipers worn slightly

Fail 3 May 2019 171,885 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust box corroded

engine covers fitted at time of test

front wipers worn slightly

Pass 2 May 2018 167,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2018 167,555 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 146,401 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 146,383 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 133,297 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 133,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Apr 2015 119,616 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 119,616 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 106,293 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 106,293 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 87,608 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 87,608 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 66,437 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 WFL is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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