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DG58 KZU

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

81,642 mi
Last recorded81,642 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 KZU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 81,642 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 81,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 79,642 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 79,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 73,841 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 73,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2018 68,240 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 May 2018 68,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2017 61,363 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 61,363 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 53,761 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 53,761 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 44,577 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 38,118 miles

sills covered

Fail 30 Jun 2014 38,118 miles

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

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

sills covered

Pass 3 Sep 2013 31,442 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 22,298 miles

Front registration plate damaged.

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 22,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front registration plate damaged.

NSR tyre showing cracks.

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

OSF tyre showing cracks.

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 13,919 miles

Front registration plate damaged.

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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DG58 KZU is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DG58 KZU, 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 DG58 KZU registered?

DG58 KZU is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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