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AO58 CBX

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,977 mi
Last recorded132,977 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 CBX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 132,977 miles

Both rear inner seal surface rust

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 126,842 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 120,350 miles

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

Under body rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2023 113,959 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing are in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside very rusty

Fail 30 Jan 2023 113,959 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing are in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside very rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2022 108,966 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear beam and suspension rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2021 104,099 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 104,099 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 98,164 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 92,424 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 88,918 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 88,918 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 87,854 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 82,844 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 82,844 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 73,707 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 63,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 53,798 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 46,875 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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AO58 CBX is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AO58 CBX, 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 AO58 CBX registered?

AO58 CBX is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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