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BV58 HSK

2008 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,440 mi
Last recorded117,440 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 HSK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 117,440 miles

Nearside 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))

extensive suface corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s front brake hose secured to strut with cable ties

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Nov 2025 117,440 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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))

extensive suface corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s front brake hose secured to strut with cable ties

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2024 117,196 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

nearside and offside rear arms corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2024 117,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated seat front mount area (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

nearside and offside rear arms corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 115,575 miles

Front And Rear Subframe Corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 115,569 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front And Rear Subframe Corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 110,435 miles

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Underbody and subframes corroded.

Fail 25 Oct 2021 110,435 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Underbody and subframes corroded.

Pass 26 Oct 2020 99,573 miles

both front and rear subframe corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2020 99,233 miles

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

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

both front and rear sub frames corroded

exhaust heat covers loose

Pass 31 Oct 2019 90,220 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 90,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 83,989 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 76,098 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 68,924 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 68,382 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Lower suspension arm rear bushes poor.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 60,171 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 51,327 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 44,491 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 35,232 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Sep 2011 24,122 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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BV58 HSK is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV58 HSK, 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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BV58 HSK is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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