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YE57 WHU

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,138 mi
Last recorded98,138 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 WHU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 98,138 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 98,138 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 80,759 miles

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2017 66,062 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 56,579 miles

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)

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2016 56,579 miles

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)

Offside Rear light unit damaged

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 49,665 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 42,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake discs are worn

Fail 6 Jan 2014 42,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front brake discs are worn

Pass 8 Jan 2013 35,124 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 28,065 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 21,988 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 21,988 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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YE57 WHU is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YE57 WHU, 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 WHU is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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