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AV58 LPE

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,524 mi
Last recorded105,524 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 LPE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 105,524 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2026 105,485 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2025 95,726 miles

Coil spring corroded osr/nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os/ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf/nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr inner sills/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine sump badly corroded and damp

exhaust heatshield little loose

sill covers and undertrays fitted unable to see

Pass 25 Mar 2024 89,367 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 89,367 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 89,072 miles

Coil spring corroded rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose to fixings.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective detached. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rust present both rear inner sill panels.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rears. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Vehicle sump heavily corroded,recommend replace.

Pass 31 Jan 2023 86,416 miles

Coil spring corroded Rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most recommend replace. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most recommend replace. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded off,but system remains secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rears. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Vehicle sump rusty.

Fail 30 Jan 2023 86,416 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most recommend replace. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most recommend replace. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded off,but system remains secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rears. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Vehicle sump rusty.

Pass 7 Feb 2022 84,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most,recommend replace. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most,recommend replace. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose to housing.

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rears. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Vehicle sump rusty.

Pass 29 Jan 2021 82,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust hangers corroded away from pipe

Pass 4 Feb 2020 79,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear exhaust hangers corroded away from pipe

Pass 23 Jan 2019 73,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 64,812 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 55,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear outer brake pad getting low.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 47,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre just starting to wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and tyre tread perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre just starting to wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and tyre tread perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 42,350 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads just starting to wear

Pass 11 Feb 2014 37,359 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 31,926 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 28,138 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 26,565 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)

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 LPE is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LPE, 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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AV58 LPE is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 November 2008.

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