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YH58 DKV

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,036 mi
Last recorded123,036 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 DKV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 123,036 miles

Front Lower sub frame heavily corroded

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 113,858 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 113,844 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 105,482 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 105,482 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 96,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 89,122 miles

Offside Rear coil spring slightly out alignment in lower arm

Fail 21 Jun 2019 88,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear coil spring slightly out alignment in lower arm

Pass 28 Jun 2018 84,108 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 84,107 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 77,022 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine oil sump corroded

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust hanger broken , system still supported

Fail 18 Sep 2017 77,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine oil sump corroded

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

Offside Front Wheel has bind

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust hanger broken , system still supported

Pass 14 Sep 2016 67,457 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 57,041 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 48,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2013 39,857 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 31,613 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2011 22,376 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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YH58 DKV is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YH58 DKV, 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 YH58 DKV registered?

YH58 DKV is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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