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BV58 KSJ

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,339 mi
Last recorded126,339 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 KSJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 126,339 miles

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 126,339 miles

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 117,968 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 104,865 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 95,912 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 89,975 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 83,564 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 83,564 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 80,288 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 73,374 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 66,142 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 56,905 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 42,663 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 32,883 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 20,100 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 11,732 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 KSJ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BV58 KSJ, 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 BV58 KSJ registered?

BV58 KSJ is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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