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YL57 KYA

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,670 mi
Last recorded83,670 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 KYA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 83,670 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2018 83,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 77,839 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 77,800 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads appear low (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 74,869 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 66,175 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 57,247 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 43,924 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 43,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 31,831 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 28,110 miles

osf lower arm rear bush split and slightly weakened

Fail 19 Jan 2012 28,110 miles

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

osf lower arm rear bush split and slightly weakened

Pass 1 Feb 2011 21,473 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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YL57 KYA is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YL57 KYA, 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 YL57 KYA registered?

YL57 KYA is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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