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BJ58 ZLN

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

57,891 mi
Last recorded57,891 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 ZLN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 57,891 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

general surface and all suspension parts front and rear under side of vehicle

Pass 9 Jul 2025 57,312 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 55,944 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 55,049 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 51,488 miles

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

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

Under body corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2022 51,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2021 49,630 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 47,444 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all / past service standards / advise replacement (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rears bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension components have slight corrosion

both inner sills have slight corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2018 42,399 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 38,150 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 31,811 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 26,297 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 Aug 2014 22,680 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 21,750 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

WET TEST

both front tyres inner edges stepped (possible tracking fault)

both rear tyres inner edges have low tread (possible tracking fault)

offside rear tyre tread getting low

Fail 20 Nov 2013 21,667 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

WET TEST

both front tyres inner edges stepped (possible tracking fault)

both rear tyres inner edges have low tread (possible tracking fault)

offside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 26 Oct 2012 18,726 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 14,829 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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BJ58 ZLN is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 ZLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ58 ZLN registered?

BJ58 ZLN is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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