MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,986 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective above subframe (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi weak (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in sill not within 30cm of a mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi weak (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in sill not within 30cm of a mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded
Offside Rear Inner sill corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded
Offside Rear Inner sill corroded
Exhaust flexy worn.
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f and o/s/f. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust flexy worn.
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f and o/s/f. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush worn advise replacement soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
engine sump corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
engine sump corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Worn on inner edge.
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Worn on inner edge.
extreme inner edge worn on r/h/f tyre
l/h/r tyre is perished in tread and a h rated tyre, others are v rated
r/h/f lower arm bush worn
r/h/f mirror damaged
r/h/f wheel buckled
rear seat belt warning lights not working correctly
washers weak but clear screen
Body has slight corrosion corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim and offside front (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight bulb (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Body has slight corrosion corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim and offside front (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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YM08 HLY is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 YM08 HLY, 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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YM08 HLY is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 July 2008.
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