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YS57 XJC

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,874 mi
Last recorded117,874 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 117,874 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 113,105 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder slightly damaged function not impaired slight damp around brake reseviour

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 113,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder slightly damaged function not impaired slight damp around brake reseviour

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 100,517 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired slight damp around brake reseviour (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 92,407 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 92,407 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 82,689 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 82,689 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 74,324 miles

Vehicle has engine cover fitted unable to carry out full inspection of engine bay

Vehicle has under tray fitted unable to carry out full inspection of engine bay

Pass 24 Jul 2015 66,031 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 66,031 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 54,663 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 54,663 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 42,583 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 24,695 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 24,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise front tyre sidewalls perished

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 9,400 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 XJC is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XJC, 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 XJC registered?

YS57 XJC is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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