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YL57 KZF

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,803 mi
Last recorded118,803 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 118,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 118,800 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted excessive camber (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 17 Jul 2017 116,174 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 15 Jul 2016 105,106 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 97,871 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 97,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 90,787 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes slightly weak

Both rear tyres cracking on grooves

O/s/f tyre has slight cut

Rear anti-roll bar corroded

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

Vehicle has corrossion underneath

Pass 18 Jul 2013 84,998 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 84,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 84,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 68,397 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 68,397 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 64,413 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 52,752 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 KZF is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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