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DG58 PVL

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,887 mi
Last recorded130,887 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 PVL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 130,887 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 129,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 126,204 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 124,449 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 122,394 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 120,096 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 117,467 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 116,707 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 108,818 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 96,304 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 96,304 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 85,779 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 85,779 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 73,772 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 73,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

engine bay covers fit

underbody covers fit

Pass 9 Sep 2014 60,878 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 48,224 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2013 48,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 35,951 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 35,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S/Rear tyre scrubbed to bald on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2011 26,017 miles

both front wipers smearing screen slightly

both rear tyres slightly mishaped on inner edge

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 PVL is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc 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 DG58 PVL, 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 PVL registered?

DG58 PVL is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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