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YG58 HGC

2008 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,523 mi
Last recorded150,523 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 HGC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2024 150,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 137,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2017 126,507 miles

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

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

screen wash level light on on dash

under trays fitted

windscreen cracked at top and behind where the interior would be seated

Pass 21 Jan 2016 105,648 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 96,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 96,792 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 87,023 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 77,904 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 64,356 miles

Headlamp washers inop.

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

Small stone chip in windscreen.

Fail 26 Oct 2011 64,356 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Headlamp washers inop.

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

Small stone chip in windscreen.

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 HGC is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 HGC, 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 HGC registered?

YG58 HGC is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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