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YG58 FDF

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,150 mi
Last recorded95,150 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 FDF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 95,150 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Body pivot loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside trailing arm, front bushes heavily deteriorated/de-bonding.ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills, chassis rails, parts of floorpan and inner wheel arches have surface corrosion. Inner wheel arch liners, outer sill covers fitted, and some areas waxoiled making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 95,150 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Body pivot loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside trailing arm, front bushes heavily deteriorated/de-bonding.ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills, chassis rails, parts of floorpan and inner wheel arches have surface corrosion. Inner wheel arch liners, outer sill covers fitted, and some areas waxoiled making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 88,008 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 79,426 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 79,412 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 72,742 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear bush slight play

Offside Front Lower ball joint slight play

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Apr 2017 65,528 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 65,528 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 59,241 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 59,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear most bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear most bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 51,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2015 51,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 43,265 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 35,371 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 28,429 miles

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

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 FDF is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG58 FDF, 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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What year was YG58 FDF registered?

YG58 FDF is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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