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CV58 LHL

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,409 mi
Last recorded97,409 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 LHL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 97,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sill/inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 96,357 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subrame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 94,338 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2023 92,958 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 91,992 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 89,589 miles

General underbody and suspension corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2020 84,748 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion covering underneath of vehicle body and components .

Fail 24 Apr 2020 84,748 miles

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

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

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

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

surface corrosion covering underneath of vehicle body and components

Fail 17 Apr 2020 84,739 miles

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

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

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

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))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

surface corrosion covering underneath of vehicle body and components

Pass 29 Apr 2019 77,584 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 77,576 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 73,482 miles

Coil spring corroded N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Surface corrosion on underside of car

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R and O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 73,482 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Coil spring corroded N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Surface corrosion on underside of car

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R and O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 61,763 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 27 Oct 2017 61,763 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 7 Nov 2016 50,297 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 40,106 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 26,843 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 22,875 miles

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

replace 3 wiper blades

Pass 12 Sep 2012 19,322 miles

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

offside front tyre, no visible tread on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2011 15,416 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

replace front wiper blades soon

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 LHL is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CV58 LHL, 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 LHL is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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