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AV58 DJE

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,671 mi
Last recorded69,671 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 DJE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 69,671 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 67,828 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 65,937 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 63,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 61,806 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 60,150 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 57,748 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 54,785 miles

front tyres getting low

n/s/ r tyre near wear bars and low inner edge

o/s/r tyre very near wear bars and very low inner

Fail 8 Aug 2018 54,785 miles

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

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

front tyres getting low

n/s/ r tyre near wear bars and low inner edge

o/s/r tyre very near wear bars and very low inner

Pass 9 Aug 2017 51,143 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 45,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of 2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 41,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear 1 of 2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre close to wear bars,treads cracked and nail in tread

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear 1 of 2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre treads badly cracked on outer edges

Fail 10 Aug 2015 41,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear 1 of 2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre close to wear bars,treads cracked and nail in tread

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear 1 of 2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre treads badly cracked on outer edges

Pass 21 Aug 2014 38,593 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyre treads cracking

Fail 21 Aug 2014 38,593 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyre treads cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2013 35,182 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 32,073 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 25,775 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 25,775 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 DJE is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AV58 DJE, 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 AV58 DJE registered?

AV58 DJE is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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