MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,606 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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General underside corrosion (heavy) in and around all suspension, sills, prescribed areas, fuel filler pipes etc ect.
front and rear heatshields insecure
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
General underside corrosion (heavy) in and around all suspension, sills, prescribed areas, fuel filler pipes etc ect.
front and rear heatshields insecure
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
General underside corrosion in and around prescribed areas
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear bumper damaged
Nearside Rear suspension arm front bush splitting
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm nail in it (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear suspension arm front bush splitting
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. locked to pass (3.7.B.5b)
Rear fuel filler pipes corroded
Rear suspension components corroded
drivers seat small amount of movement
engine oil level low
exhaust system corroded
inner sills corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear bumper damaged
Nearside Rear suspension arm front bush splitting
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm nail in it (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear suspension arm front bush splitting
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. locked to pass (3.7.B.5b)
Rear fuel filler pipes corroded
Rear suspension components corroded
drivers seat small amount of movement
engine oil level low
exhaust system corroded
inner sills corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
advise n/s and o/s front brake discs slightly pitted.
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YF08 YJJ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 YF08 YJJ, 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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YF08 YJJ is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 May 2008.
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