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BN58 WLP

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,982 mi
Last recorded123,982 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 WLP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 123,982 miles

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

sill to floors slight corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2024 114,624 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 114,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 109,514 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2022 106,843 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2021 104,035 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 99,729 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 99,720 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe out of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 97,301 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 94,015 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 90,075 miles

Oil leak FROM ENGINE SUMP ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 83,124 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 83,124 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 75,075 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 63,995 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 47,912 miles

Rear tyres are cracking in the tread grooves

Pass 20 Sep 2012 27,996 miles

Both rear tyres perrished

Pass 27 Sep 2011 13,297 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 12,991 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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BN58 WLP is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BN58 WLP, 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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BN58 WLP is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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