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YL57 NBZ

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,011 mi
Last recorded94,011 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 94,011 miles

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))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 83,825 miles

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))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 83,825 miles

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))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 75,335 miles

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))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 75,335 miles

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))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 69,789 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 69,789 miles

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 ()

Pass 25 Nov 2019 68,102 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 23 Nov 2019 68,099 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake pads wearing thin

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Nov 2018 64,122 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 59,586 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 59,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 52,787 miles

covers impede parts of the inspection

wear starting at both sides front lower wishbone - back bushes

Fail 26 Nov 2016 52,779 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 48,696 miles

wear starting in both front wishbone back rubbers

Pass 18 Nov 2014 44,830 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 40,304 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 40,304 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 33,867 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 28,285 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 28,285 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 20,523 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 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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