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YT58 XYA

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,791 mi
Last recorded95,791 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 XYA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 95,791 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 87,791 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 85,070 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 85,070 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 81,380 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 77,989 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 77,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear back bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear back bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner tread central 3/4 perishing to outer wall unevenly worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 69,485 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wheel alignment needs checking

Fail 22 Feb 2017 69,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wheel alignment needs checking

Pass 16 Feb 2016 59,817 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 55,630 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 48,480 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 41,071 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 41,071 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 29,801 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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YT58 XYA is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XYA, 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 XYA registered?

YT58 XYA is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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