MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,188 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to cloudy headlamp lenses (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor has a hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill has a hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken from mounting point (4.1.5 (a))
Corrosion to whole underside of vehicle. (suspension/steering components)
Engine sump extremely corroded to the point it is seeping engine oil
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Both headlamp lenes deteriorated but not yet adversely effecting the beam image
Engine sump heavily corroded to an extent it has begun to leak
Exhaust heatshields partially insecure and fouling on exhaust
Nearside Front Lower Suspension wishbone, rear bush deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake calliper damp but no obvious leak
Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated
Vehicle underside, suspension, exhaust and braking components very heavily corroded
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Calliper very damp
Offside Rear Headlamp leveller damaged
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Calliper very damp
Offside Rear Headlamp leveller damaged
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
o/s/f tyre inner edge low, both lower arm bush worn
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
o/s/f tyre inner edge low, both lower arm bush worn
n/s/f tyre low on inner edge
n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% brake imbalance (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
1) O/S/R Tyre on 2mm and worn on outer edge ( legal limit 1.6mm ).
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YL08 FAA is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YL08 FAA, 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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YL08 FAA is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 July 2008.
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