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AV58 DHK

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

53,433 mi
Last recorded53,433 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 DHK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 53,433 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 53,433 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 51,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 51,344 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 48,641 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 48,641 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 46,028 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 46,028 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 41,946 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 41,943 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Road wheel fixing missing both wheel bolts (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both wheel bolts (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 38,700 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 38,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

both headlamp levelling devices not tested

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 7 Apr 2019 37,296 miles

front windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 24 Mar 2018 34,966 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 34,966 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 32,230 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 32,230 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 29,762 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 26,445 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 26,445 miles

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

o/s/f + o/s/r =n/s/r tyres has cuts on outer side walls.

Pass 26 Oct 2013 23,543 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 18,674 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 13,030 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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AV58 DHK is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 AV58 DHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV58 DHK registered?

AV58 DHK is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 September 2008.

Is AV58 DHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV58 DHK shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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