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YT58 AUV

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,944 mi
Last recorded116,944 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 AUV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 116,944 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S/F (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 115,435 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 115,425 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 110,968 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 110,968 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 101,808 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 101,806 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 85,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 85,173 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULBS LOOSE (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working BOTH FRONTS (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 71,661 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bushes ) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 69,690 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 68,639 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2014 60,103 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 50,979 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 50,976 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 36,577 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 36,574 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 24,871 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YT58 AUV is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT58 AUV, 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 YT58 AUV registered?

YT58 AUV is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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