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EA58 UKR

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

128,574 mi
Last recorded128,574 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 UKR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 128,574 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 124,684 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 124,619 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 120,890 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 120,890 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 116,706 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 116,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 112,319 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 107,894 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 102,609 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 102,609 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 96,120 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 95,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 89,841 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 89,841 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 82,964 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 78,471 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 67,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nial in offside rear tyre,also slight cracking in tread.

Pass 15 May 2015 67,132 miles

Nial in offside rear tyre,also slight cracking in tread.

Pass 22 May 2014 58,417 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 58,416 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 48,885 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 32,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 32,356 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 30,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UKR is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EA58 UKR, 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 UKR registered?

EA58 UKR is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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