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YH58 VFK

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,910 mi
Last recorded89,910 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 VFK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 89,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 89,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 68,310 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 68,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 56,810 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))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 56,807 miles

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

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 50,482 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 41,937 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread small cracks on plate (6.3.1d)

Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 30,941 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 30,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 23,926 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 23,924 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 21,932 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 18,243 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 14,050 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 VFK is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YH58 VFK, 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 VFK registered?

YH58 VFK is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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