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EA58 LRO

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

45,967 mi
Last recorded45,967 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 LRO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 45,967 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 42,966 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 38,445 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 38,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 36,139 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 30,344 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 29,038 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Oct 2018 26,876 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Oct 2017 24,187 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 21,507 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 19,134 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 16,999 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 15,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 13,509 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 10,223 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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EA58 LRO is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EA58 LRO, 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 EA58 LRO registered?

EA58 LRO is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 November 2008.

Is EA58 LRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA58 LRO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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