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YF57 VOP

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,690 mi
Last recorded125,690 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 VOP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 125,690 miles

Coil spring corroded Both fronts. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

The exhaust system heat shield is in poor condition.

Fail 10 Jan 2023 125,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both fronts. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

The exhaust system heat shield is in poor condition.

Pass 20 Dec 2021 115,774 miles

Coil spring corroded Both fronts. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system heat shield is in poor condition.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 115,774 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both fronts. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system heat shield is in poor condition.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 104,462 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

The exhaust system heat shield is in poor condition.

The off side and near side rear tyres are perished.

Pass 2 Jan 2020 97,533 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

The engine oil sump is corroded.

The off side and near side front lower suspension arm mounting bushes are deteriorated.

The off side and near side rear tyres are perished/cracked in the tread area.

Fail 31 Dec 2019 97,532 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

The engine oil sump is corroded.

The off side and near side front lower suspension arm mounting bushes are deteriorated.

The off side and near side rear tyres are perished/cracked in the tread area.

Pass 2 Jan 2019 88,066 miles

The off side and near side front suspension arm rear bushes are deteriorated.

Fail 28 Dec 2018 88,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

The off side and near side front suspension arm rear bushes are deteriorated.

Pass 4 Jan 2018 85,922 miles

Both front suspension arms, rear bushes deteriorated

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

Metal pipes in both front brake hoses corroded

Nearside Front Antiroll bar link deteriorated.

Fail 4 Jan 2018 85,922 miles

Both front suspension arms, rear bushes deteriorated

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

Metal pipes in both front brake hoses corroded

Nearside Front Antiroll bar link deteriorated.

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 81,701 miles

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

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)

Rear brake pads appear worn

Fail 4 Jan 2017 81,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Deteriorated

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

Rear brake pads appear worn

Pass 12 Jan 2016 77,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre heavily cracked.

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 77,327 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre heavily cracked.

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

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

The front brake pads appear to be wearing low.

Pass 2 Jan 2015 70,073 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 67,795 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 64,621 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 62,026 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 49,031 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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YF57 VOP is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YF57 VOP, 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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YF57 VOP is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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