MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,418 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak on engine
Brake discs slightly pitted front and rear
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge wearing low
Rear trailing arm front bushes splitting
Subframes corroded
Sump corroded
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YL08 ARO is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 YL08 ARO, 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 YL08 ARO registered?
YL08 ARO is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 July 2008.
Is YL08 ARO safe to buy?
The MOT history for YL08 ARO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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