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DY58 AYS

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,890 mi
Last recorded96,890 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 AYS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 96,890 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 96,837 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 96,837 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 96,621 miles

Horn Sound slightly not in accordance with requirements, repair ASAP!!

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre inner and outer shoulder cracking or perishing!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate damage!! (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 95,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge - 205/55 V16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 94,591 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 94,591 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 93,467 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 93,253 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 93,253 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 91,684 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 91,684 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 W16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 83,875 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 83,875 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 78,534 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 69,950 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 59,408 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 52,692 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 42,545 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 34,705 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 29,885 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 29,883 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DY58 AYS is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 DY58 AYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY58 AYS registered?

DY58 AYS is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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