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YS57 LCN

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,289 mi
Last recorded151,289 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 LCN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 151,289 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 141,403 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

surface corrosion to underside suspension components

Pass 16 Jun 2016 133,300 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 112,744 miles

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

e/m/l on time of test

o/s/drivers mirror housing cracked

Fail 29 May 2015 112,720 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

e/m/l on time of test

o/s/drivers mirror housing cracked

Pass 29 May 2014 92,901 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 75,377 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 75,007 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine light on dash

Pass 27 Apr 2012 55,097 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear tyres wearing out of shape on inside edges

Pass 20 Dec 2010 33,101 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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YS57 LCN is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS57 LCN, 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 YS57 LCN registered?

YS57 LCN is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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