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AV58 EER

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,161 mi
Last recorded82,161 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 EER
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 82,161 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 82,154 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 77,574 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 72,686 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 66,944 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 60,817 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 57,585 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 52,388 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 52,388 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both - have cracks in tread deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2018 48,312 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 43,358 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 43,247 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 43,246 miles

Headlamp aim too low N/S/F - O/S/F (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 40,279 miles

rear discs and pads in poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2015 38,724 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 36,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 36,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 35,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Jun 2012 33,503 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 31,592 miles

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

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 EER is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EER, 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 EER registered?

AV58 EER is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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