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DG58 VCK

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,707 mi
Last recorded104,707 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 VCK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 104,707 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 104,706 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 99,464 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 99,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 94,254 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 88,136 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of body and rear suspension/subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 88,136 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of body and rear suspension/subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 86,303 miles

Both rear tyres tread cracked

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 86,303 miles

Both rear tyres tread cracked

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 82,387 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 82,387 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 75,811 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 66,914 miles

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

Rear o/s coil spring not quite sat right

Pass 22 Mar 2018 63,943 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 63,936 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 55,626 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 47,301 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Steering wheel top bearing has slight play

Pass 20 Mar 2015 39,629 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 36,354 miles

nearside front wishbone bush starting to split check next mot

Fail 6 Apr 2013 30,572 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 30,572 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 20,379 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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DG58 VCK is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 VCK, 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 VCK registered?

DG58 VCK is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is DG58 VCK safe to buy?

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