MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,170 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear axle is corroded
Under vehicle and components has corrosion around
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear axle is corroded
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Under vehicle and components has corrosion around
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
can just about see o/s/f beam image
o/s/f brake disc slightly pitted around inner side
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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YS57 BYC is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 YS57 BYC, 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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YS57 BYC is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 January 2008.
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