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CE58 MVC

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

147,599 mi
Last recorded147,599 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 MVC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 147,599 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 147,599 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 141,986 miles

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

Rear corrosion on rear axle

Pass 15 Nov 2023 134,625 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 130,776 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 126,182 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 116,476 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 107,910 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2019 107,908 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 95,631 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 83,588 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 72,848 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 72,806 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 58,186 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 48,597 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 40,218 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2011 28,234 miles

O/S/R tyre cracking

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

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 MVC is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CE58 MVC, 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 MVC registered?

CE58 MVC is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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