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CV58 LFR

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,302 mi
Last recorded119,302 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 LFR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 119,302 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

SIDE MIRROR GOT BLACK TAP ON

UNDER CAR RUSTY

Pass 4 Jun 2024 110,560 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 108,761 miles

Front both front anti roll bar link arms ball joints becoming slightly worn / both starting to knock slightly / advise to replace

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

body work slightly damaged in places / o/s door mirror outer casing damaged / tape repaired

slight twisting on o/s/f brake hose

underside / paneling / steering / suspension / braking components all showing corrosion / signs of corrosion becoming advanced in places

Pass 25 Oct 2022 103,491 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 21 Oct 2021 97,781 miles

front and rear suspension very rusty including arms,spring and sub frames

Pass 21 Oct 2020 93,355 miles

general corrosion to rear suspension,floors and sub frame

Fail 20 Oct 2020 93,355 miles

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

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

general corrosion to rear suspension,floors and sub frame

washers deteriorating

Pass 15 Oct 2019 90,591 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 90,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

hand brake high

Pass 2 Oct 2018 87,165 miles

all round brake wear

Pass 24 Oct 2017 78,047 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 78,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint PLAY IN BOTTOM BALL JOINT (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads approaching legal limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 67,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corosion o/s and n/s /r inner sills

Fail 21 Oct 2016 67,730 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corosion o/s and n/s /r inner sills

Fail 12 Oct 2016 67,666 miles

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

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

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 60,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 60,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 48,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 38,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 34,994 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 33,319 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 28,668 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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CV58 LFR is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 CV58 LFR, 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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CV58 LFR is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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