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DY58 BTO

2008 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,188 mi
Last recorded113,188 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 BTO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 113,188 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm main bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear light lens is broken.

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 101,197 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 101,189 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 101,189 miles

Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (5.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 101,185 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 101,185 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 94,182 miles

Offside Front ball joint slight play

Pass 30 Jun 2015 87,600 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 80,096 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 72,662 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 72,662 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 62,971 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,031 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2011 49,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs corroded

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 BTO is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BTO, 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 DY58 BTO registered?

DY58 BTO is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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