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BG58 SFN

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,225 mi
Last recorded144,225 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 144,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sump Corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2024 141,291 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2024 141,291 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2024 139,355 miles

both headlamp lenses misty

Fail 8 Jan 2024 139,355 miles

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

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

both headlamp lenses misty

Pass 9 Jan 2023 131,814 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 131,814 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 122,006 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside dip beam poor

Fail 18 Jan 2022 122,006 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside dip beam poor

Pass 15 Jan 2021 112,871 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 104,661 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 104,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

handbrake travel long

Pass 16 Jan 2019 93,004 miles

Slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link

Fail 16 Jan 2019 93,004 miles

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

Slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 10 Jan 2018 82,411 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 82,404 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 72,866 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 63,822 miles

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

Nail offside rear

Offside rear worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2015 55,246 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2014 47,028 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 38,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 31,725 miles

Nail in nearside rear 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 SFN is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SFN, 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 SFN registered?

BG58 SFN is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 December 2008.

Is BG58 SFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 SFN shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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