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YG58 BVL

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,469 mi
Last recorded121,469 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 BVL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 121,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 121,463 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 109,426 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 109,426 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 93,580 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 80,218 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 70,454 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

osr tyre worn cracked and perished

Fail 6 Feb 2020 70,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

osr tyre worn cracked and perished

Pass 10 Jan 2019 104,487 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 66,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust mount snapped,still supported

Pass 22 Jan 2018 61,902 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount snapped,still supported

Fail 22 Jan 2018 61,898 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear exhaust mount snapped,still supported

Pass 18 Nov 2016 57,119 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread cracking

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2015 50,639 miles

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)

child seats fitted not allowing full access to adult seat belts

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2014 44,562 miles

205/50/17/93w rear tyres worn on inner edge slight cracks in tread.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2014 44,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

205/50/17/93w rear tyres worn on inner edge slight cracks in tread.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 39,708 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 39,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2012 34,363 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inside edges

offside front tyre worn on inside edges

Pass 22 Sep 2011 24,043 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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YG58 BVL is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YG58 BVL, 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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YG58 BVL is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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