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BF58 ZXV

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,679 mi
Last recorded94,679 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 ZXV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 94,679 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 89,585 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 84,808 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 84,808 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 79,046 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 72,589 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 72,587 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 68,548 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 62,360 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jan 2018 55,861 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 47,350 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 38,994 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 33,283 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 27,191 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 13 Jan 2014 27,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 May 2013 22,800 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Sep 2011 14,146 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 ZXV is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZXV, 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 ZXV registered?

BF58 ZXV is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 October 2008.

Is BF58 ZXV safe to buy?

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