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CV58 LHA

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,809 mi
Last recorded103,809 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 LHA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 103,809 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 103,809 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 83,349 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 79,779 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle and multiple suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2024 79,779 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle and multiple suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2023 75,919 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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Fail 22 Aug 2023 75,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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Pass 22 Aug 2022 74,738 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 74,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 71,333 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 71,333 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 66,285 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 56,638 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 56,638 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 52,951 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 50,476 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 50,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 47,677 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 44,193 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 40,293 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 40,292 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 34,333 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Dec 2012 31,778 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 26,960 miles

slight deterioration to front wiper blades

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 LHA is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LHA, 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 LHA is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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