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YL57 KYF

2008 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,176 mi
Last recorded58,176 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 KYF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 58,176 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 50,976 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 44,505 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 38,922 miles

front brake pads approx half worn

Fail 28 Jan 2011 38,922 miles

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

front brake pads approx half worn

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 KYF is a 2008 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL57 KYF registered?

YL57 KYF is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is YL57 KYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 KYF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL57 KYF have outstanding finance?

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