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BJ58 DPV

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

114,373 mi
Last recorded114,373 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 DPV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2020 114,373 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 99,998 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 87,706 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 74,390 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 64,655 miles

all four tyres low tread on edges

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 4 Nov 2015 64,600 miles

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

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

all four tyres low tread on edges

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2014 52,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 39,901 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 28,953 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 16,849 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing more on inner edge

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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BJ58 DPV is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BJ58 DPV, 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 BJ58 DPV registered?

BJ58 DPV is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 November 2008.

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