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CE58 EOF

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,469 mi
Last recorded96,469 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 EOF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 96,469 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2026 96,469 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front and rear both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front coil springs corroded

Pass 22 May 2025 92,698 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 90,506 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 90,421 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both side (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 87,687 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 83,225 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 74,605 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 74,605 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 70,196 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 66,708 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 66,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated and worn on edges (5.2.3 (h) (i))

front pads getting low

Pass 1 Aug 2017 61,759 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2017 61,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement breaking up (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement breaking up(rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2016 56,931 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 3 Aug 2016 56,931 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Aug 2015 51,490 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 44,894 miles

front brake discs heavily lipped/worn on inner faces

under body heat shield loose/damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2013 37,672 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 30,967 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 24,549 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 24,065 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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CE58 EOF is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CE58 EOF, 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 CE58 EOF registered?

CE58 EOF is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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