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SA57 YLF

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,087 mi
Last recorded39,087 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA57 YLF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 39,087 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear and o/s/f (4.1.D.1e)

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 34,659 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear-most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 30,860 miles

child seat fitted adult seatbelt not fully checked

Pass 11 Mar 2015 28,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2015 28,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 brake discs corroded

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 3 Mar 2014 26,471 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 22,450 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 17,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2011 14,353 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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SA57 YLF is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SA57 YLF, 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 SA57 YLF registered?

SA57 YLF is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is SA57 YLF safe to buy?

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