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CU58 LVH

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,724 mi
Last recorded100,724 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU58 LVH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 100,724 miles

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

Offside Rear stop lamp outer casing cracked

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under vehicle has under seal

Pass 2 Jan 2025 98,518 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arms rear bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear across rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lamp lens starting to melt (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 98,518 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arms rear bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear across rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lamp lens starting to melt (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 94,810 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arms rear bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 205/55/R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour lamp slight white light to rear (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 90,075 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arms rear bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arms rear bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 90,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arms rear bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arms rear bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

uneven pad wear across rear axle

Pass 6 Jan 2022 83,592 miles

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

front wishbone rear bushes wearing

suspension components corroding

Pass 16 Jan 2021 77,847 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 77,847 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 74,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 74,958 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 69,719 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 67,878 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 67,867 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp lens (6.1.C.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 65,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 15 Apr 2017 65,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 May 2016 63,570 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 60,731 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 59,766 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 56,019 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 51,401 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 45,600 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 LVH 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 CU58 LVH, 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 LVH registered?

CU58 LVH is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 November 2008.

Is CU58 LVH safe to buy?

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