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CU58 BYL

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,803 mi
Last recorded157,803 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU58 BYL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 157,803 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion i various places

Fail 19 Jan 2023 157,798 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion i various places

rear heat sheild insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2022 141,525 miles

corrosion in various places

Fail 20 Jan 2022 141,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion in various places

Pass 20 Jan 2021 128,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion in various places

Fail 18 Jan 2021 128,852 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion in various places

Pass 20 Jan 2020 118,926 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 98,703 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 98,612 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 76,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 76,009 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 61,109 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 61,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyre are badly worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Nov 2015 54,338 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 43,672 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 43,585 miles

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

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

O/S/R TYRE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 34,541 miles

lift in rear shock absorbers

Pass 17 Nov 2012 25,383 miles

near side front tyre cut in outter side wall 205/5017v

near side rear tyre worn uneverly on outter edge 205/5017v

Pass 23 Nov 2011 17,071 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 16,590 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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CU58 BYL is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CU58 BYL, 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 CU58 BYL registered?

CU58 BYL is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 October 2008.

Is CU58 BYL safe to buy?

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