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BG58 SDU

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

167,604 mi
Last recorded167,604 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 SDU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 167,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 167,604 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 152,932 miles

nail in nsf tyre

slight play in nsr/osr drop links

Fail 7 Oct 2022 152,932 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

nail in nsf tyre

slight play in nsr/osr drop links

washers weak

Pass 13 Oct 2021 141,709 miles

front tyres low on edges

nail in osr tyre

nsr tyre bald on inner edge

play in nsr/osr a/r/bar drop links

Fail 13 Oct 2021 141,709 miles

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

front tyres low on edges

nail in osr tyre

nsr tyre bald on inner edge

play in nsr/osr a/r/bar drop links

Pass 9 Oct 2020 130,404 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 118,630 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 118,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 100,101 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 100,101 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 90,431 miles

slight movement in rear drop links

sump corroded and leaking

Fail 16 Oct 2017 90,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre perishing between tread

slight movement in rear drop links

sump corroded and leaking

under tray loose

Pass 1 Oct 2016 82,696 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 82,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement hydro bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 78,725 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 78,700 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 67,372 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 57,489 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 57,489 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 34,225 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 24,340 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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BG58 SDU is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SDU, 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 SDU registered?

BG58 SDU is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2008.

Is BG58 SDU safe to buy?

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