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BK58 GWG

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,196 mi
Last recorded70,196 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 GWG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 70,196 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 70,196 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2024 64,521 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 61,291 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 57,865 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 54,817 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 51,232 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 47,762 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 44,190 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 40,508 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 36,986 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 34,819 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 32,608 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 32,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front pads worn low

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 24 Mar 2014 23,515 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 23,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 17,886 miles

Front brake pads appear low

Front tyre starting to wear inner edges advise tracking

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R tyre starting to deteriorate

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S/F thre starting to deteriorate

O/S/R tyre starting to deteriorate

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 9,869 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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BK58 GWG is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BK58 GWG, 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 BK58 GWG registered?

BK58 GWG is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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