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EA58 UTK

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,290 mi
Last recorded78,290 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 UTK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 78,290 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 78,246 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 71,556 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 71,554 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall ( just see cord) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 70,098 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 70,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and 2mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 67,740 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp condensated

Pass 2 Feb 2022 66,352 miles

Damage and cracking on front outer wing panels

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wipers smeary

Pass 28 Jan 2021 64,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner joints ()

Fail 28 Jan 2021 64,976 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted protruding wheel arch (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner joints ()

Pass 4 Feb 2020 63,961 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front bumper damaged. nearside part sticking out (border line pass

Fail 4 Feb 2020 63,961 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front bumper damaged. nearside part sticking out (border line pass

Pass 21 Jan 2019 62,741 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 61,763 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 60,934 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 59,507 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 55,154 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 48,282 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 42,039 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 33,037 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 31,693 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 UTK is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UTK, 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 UTK registered?

EA58 UTK is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 December 2008.

Is EA58 UTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA58 UTK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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