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BJ58 DPX

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,646 mi
Last recorded81,646 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 DPX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 81,646 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 81,646 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 75,276 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 70,681 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 66,826 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 66,826 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 62,095 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 58,530 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 58,530 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 51,174 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 47,537 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 47,537 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 39,371 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 34,699 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 34,699 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 33,638 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s rear

n/s front tyre perishing

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Aug 2012 29,655 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to n/s/r

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres perishing

outer sills not clearly visible

Pass 11 Aug 2011 24,916 miles

Front brake pads very low

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front 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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BJ58 DPX is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BJ58 DPX, 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 DPX registered?

BJ58 DPX is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 October 2008.

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