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EN57 KOH

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,199 mi
Last recorded76,199 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 KOH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 76,199 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 72,556 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 68,202 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fitted incorrectly ( inside showing on the outer ) A tyre which is fitted the wrong way around it is not to be considered a reason for rejection. The presenter should be advised.

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 64,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 59,451 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 55,247 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 55,247 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 51,442 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc inner face edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis / members and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside front side light worked when tapped

under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 8 Oct 2019 51,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc inner face edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges plus cracks around tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis / members and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

cracks around offside rear tyre

offside front side light worked when tapped

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 3 Oct 2018 43,762 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 37,292 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 34,615 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 33,371 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

under tray covers fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2015 33,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under tray covers fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2014 30,352 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 30,352 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 25,327 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 20,002 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 19,332 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 12,757 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 9,411 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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EN57 KOH 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 81%.

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 EN57 KOH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN57 KOH registered?

EN57 KOH is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is EN57 KOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN57 KOH shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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