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EO58 SOU

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

107,509 mi
Last recorded107,509 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO58 SOU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 107,509 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 107,509 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 95,970 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2017 84,700 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 72,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 59,181 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 47,367 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 36,558 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 29,002 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 20,485 miles

nearside front tyre tread 3mm

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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EO58 SOU is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EO58 SOU, 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 EO58 SOU registered?

EO58 SOU is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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