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DY58 ZDZ

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,726 mi
Last recorded68,726 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 ZDZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 68,726 miles

body is under sealed

Pass 21 May 2025 61,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Fail 21 May 2025 61,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 15 May 2024 59,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 May 2024 59,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 58,522 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 58,522 miles

Offside 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))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Jul 2021 54,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 24 Aug 2020 52,705 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 51,455 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 51,454 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 47,497 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 43,151 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 37,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 32,418 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 27,688 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 22,231 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 17,802 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 13,038 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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DY58 ZDZ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DY58 ZDZ, 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 ZDZ registered?

DY58 ZDZ is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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