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DE58 ZZO

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,522 mi
Last recorded156,522 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 ZZO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 156,522 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear links arms and bushes corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield and exhaust corrosion.

Fail 17 Mar 2023 156,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear links arms and bushes corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield and exhaust corrosion.

Pass 11 Mar 2022 148,345 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all links and arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 148,345 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all links and arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 143,284 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 143,284 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 140,431 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 140,431 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 131,898 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 131,888 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 130,291 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

front bumper damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2017 130,291 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

front bumper damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2016 116,755 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 116,755 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 112,162 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 112,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

oil leaking from sump seal on engine

Pass 1 Jul 2014 93,721 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 86,251 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 67,657 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 48,663 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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DE58 ZZO is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DE58 ZZO, 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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DE58 ZZO is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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