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ExpiredMileage
99,867 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside rear is 30% behind offside during application. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust heatshield is insecure and resting on exhaust system
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Service brake lagging in operation Pressure not maintained at pedal unless pressed further causing lag. (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside rear is 30% behind offside during application. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective excessively clouded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective excessively clouded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust heatshield is insecure and resting on exhaust system
Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight damage to underbody central area (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear suspension components are starting to corrode generally.
Underbody heat shields are damaged but unlikely to detach.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
A fuel smell is present under central area of vehicle but no leaks are visible.
Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight underbody damage to central area. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear suspension components are corroded generally but not to excess.
Underbody heatshields are damaged.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost - on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost - on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear suspension components are corroded generally but not to excess.
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost - on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect excessively clouded (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost - on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect excessively clouded (4.1.2 (c))
Rear suspension components are corroded generally but not to excess.
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both - on limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush - on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both - on limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush - on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both worn but clear screen (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both - on limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush - on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both - on limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush - on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working all (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both worn but clear screen (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre Not repairable. ()
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Slight corrosion around rear suspension
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front wipers smear slightly
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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YE57 VYR is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 YE57 VYR, 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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YE57 VYR is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 January 2008.
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