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BG58 AYV

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,387 mi
Last recorded112,387 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 AYV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 112,387 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 108,020 miles

Offside 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))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 108,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside 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 Jun 2019 102,104 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 91,993 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 91,992 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working Pump broken (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick X 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2017 77,964 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 77,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 61,673 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 45,486 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 40,570 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 33,116 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 33,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

surface corrosion exhaust o/s/r n/s/r tyre treads worn uneven inner edges puncture n/s/f tyre side wall thorn

Pass 7 Nov 2012 27,514 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 20,337 miles

Nails in N/S/R tyre.

Fail 27 Oct 2011 20,337 miles

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

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

Nails in N/S/R tyre.

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 AYV is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BG58 AYV, 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 BG58 AYV registered?

BG58 AYV is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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