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YH58 NPU

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

131,005 mi
Last recorded131,005 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 131,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear chassis corroded in various places

Rear inner sills corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2023 131,005 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear chassis corroded in various places

Rear inner sills corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2022 127,902 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

corrosion in various places

Fail 2 Feb 2022 127,896 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

corrosion in various places

Pass 10 Feb 2021 128,008 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 124,989 miles

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 15 Jan 2020 120,695 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 120,197 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2019 106,510 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 106,506 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 92,315 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 83,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 83,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 72,980 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 72,980 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 64,689 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear pads low

Pass 21 Jan 2015 64,689 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear pads low

Pass 15 Jan 2014 55,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jan 2014 55,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2013 45,894 miles

baby seat fitted at rear

slight play in steering column

Fail 9 Jan 2013 45,894 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

baby seat fitted at rear

slight play in steering column

Pass 21 Dec 2011 36,619 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 36,619 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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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YH58 NPU is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 NPU, 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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YH58 NPU is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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