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BG58 AYK

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,340 mi
Last recorded97,340 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 AYK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 97,340 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 93,666 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive including the subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine oil sump heavily corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2023 90,393 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 84,069 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 84,069 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2021 76,591 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 71,231 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 62,435 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 52,345 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 52,343 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 46,585 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 46,582 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 39,835 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 36,153 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 32,325 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 27,493 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 24,603 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 17,013 miles

large engine undertray fitted restricting visibilty of underside

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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BG58 AYK is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BG58 AYK, 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 BG58 AYK registered?

BG58 AYK is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 November 2008.

Is BG58 AYK safe to buy?

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