MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,011 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
front brake pads wearing thin
rear brake pads wearing thin
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front brake pads wearing thin
rear brake pads wearing thin
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
covers impede parts of the inspection
wear starting at both sides front lower wishbone - back bushes
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
covers impede parts of the inspection
wear starting at both sides front lower wishbone - back bushes
wear starting in both front wishbone back rubbers
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
all front and rear steering/ braking and suspension components are corroding
exhaust rusty including brackets
nearside and offside front lower wishbone suspension arms rear bushes are coming unbonded but at the time of test only had slight play
nearside and offside inner sills front to back in various places are corroding
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
all front and rear steering/ braking and suspension components are corroding
exhaust rusty including brackets
nearside and offside front lower wishbone suspension arms rear bushes are coming unbonded but at the time of test only had slight play
nearside and offside inner sills front to back in various places are corroding
offside rear tyre is perishing/cracking
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust tail pipe rusty
front brake pads getting low
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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YL57 NBZ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 NBZ, 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 NBZ registered?
YL57 NBZ is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 January 2008.
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