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BF58 ZXR

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,462 mi
Last recorded70,462 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 ZXR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 70,462 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs All Round Have Minor Corrosion Lip Present On Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring worn N/S/R Coil Spring Not Seated Correctly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S/F Track Rod End Boot Cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Headlamp Washers Inoperative

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Starting To Mist/Haze (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Front Underside Sills Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear Underside Sills Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underbody Rust Present (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front Number Plate Damaged/Deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear Number Plate Deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front Subframe Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R Trailing Arm Bush Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F Tyre Outer Sidewall Perishing (Kerb Rash) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres All Round Cracking Between Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Chassis/Suspension Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front Wipers Drag & Streak Slightly Across Screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 70,462 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F Droplink Boot Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn O/S/R Droplink Knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S/R Trailing Arm Bush Heavily Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs All Round Have Minor Corrosion Lip Present On Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring worn N/S/R Coil Spring Not Seated Correctly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S/F Track Rod End Boot Cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Headlamp Washers Inoperative

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Starting To Mist/Haze (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Front Underside Sills Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear Underside Sills Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underbody Rust Present (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Present On Vehicle Undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front Number Plate Damaged/Deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear Number Plate Deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front Subframe Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R Trailing Arm Bush Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F Tyre Outer Sidewall Perishing (Kerb Rash) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres All Round Cracking Between Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Chassis/Suspension Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front Wipers Drag & Streak Slightly Across Screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 69,958 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Mar 2020 69,577 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 69,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush assy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush assy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 68,741 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 68,724 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2018 64,739 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 63,772 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 59,402 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 56,445 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 50,747 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 41,666 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 34,481 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 27,129 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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BF58 ZXR is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF58 ZXR, 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 BF58 ZXR registered?

BF58 ZXR is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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