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YR58 CKU

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,210 mi
Last recorded109,210 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 CKU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 109,210 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all underbody corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2019 105,330 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT-END REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 98,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 91,572 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 91,552 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 85,523 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 79,271 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 79,271 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 72,730 miles

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

slight damage on offside rear of vehicle

Pass 17 Sep 2013 65,558 miles

Front pads low

Front wipers smear but clear screen

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 54,235 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 39,859 miles

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

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

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

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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YR58 CKU is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YR58 CKU, 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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YR58 CKU is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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