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DX58 RVE

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,092 mi
Last recorded91,092 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX58 RVE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 91,092 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and rear subframes and components corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2026 91,078 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and rear subframes and components corroded

Pass 7 May 2025 86,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES REAR TRAILING ARM MOUNTING POINTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 80,349 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES ALL ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 80,349 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES ALL ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 75,167 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES REAR MOUNTING POINTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded & BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 70,716 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 70,716 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 66,720 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES FRONT REAR MOUNTING POINTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES REAR ALL SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES REAR TRAILING ARM MOUNTING POINTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 66,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached INSECURE IN SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES FRONT REAR MOUNTING POINTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES REAR ALL SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES REAR TRAILING ARM MOUNTING POINTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 64,224 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES FRONT REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 58,929 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 58,929 miles

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

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 52,723 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 52,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2017 47,308 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 39,493 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 31,587 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 23,891 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 16,156 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 10,481 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 7,541 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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DX58 RVE is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DX58 RVE, 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 DX58 RVE registered?

DX58 RVE is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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