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WL58 CKU

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

141,368 mi
Last recorded141,368 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL58 CKU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 141,368 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside+offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity nearside+offside (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced nearside+offside (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 131,704 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 131,704 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 122,366 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 122,366 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 115,649 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 110,944 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 110,944 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 97,105 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 97,105 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 88,551 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 79,624 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 79,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 75,205 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 64,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 64,161 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 55,194 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 55,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 46,768 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 46,766 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 38,811 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 38,811 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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WL58 CKU is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WL58 CKU, 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 WL58 CKU registered?

WL58 CKU is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 November 2008.

Is WL58 CKU safe to buy?

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