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BG58 SFJ

2008 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,610 mi
Last recorded17,610 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2012
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 SFJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2012 17,610 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 16,136 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 15,110 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 15,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 SFJ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SFJ, 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 SFJ registered?

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

Is BG58 SFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 SFJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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