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BG58 AXM

2008 Mazda 3

White Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,484 mi
Last recorded118,484 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 AXM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 118,484 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 111,974 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides near inner seal area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 103,251 miles

Front STRUT TOP MOUNTINGS REQUIRE ATTENTION X 2 BOTH SIDES

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil STRUT (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 103,241 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front STRUT TOP MOUNTINGS REQUIRE ATTENTION X 2 BOTH SIDES

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil STRUT (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 95,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY URGENT + BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded X 2 BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

SURFACE RUST THROUGHOUT VEHICLE

Pass 18 Oct 2021 88,579 miles

Front BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

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

SURFACE RUST THROUGHOUT VEHICLE

Pass 25 Sep 2020 81,288 miles

Front BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

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

H/LAMPS IN POOR CONDITION

SURFACE RUST THROUGHOUT VEHICLE

Pass 25 Mar 2019 71,791 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 65,541 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 65,490 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 57,792 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 50,466 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 50,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 42,665 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 42,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 35,900 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edge close too legal require ments

Fail 20 Jan 2014 35,900 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

osf tyre worn on inner edge close too legal require ments

Pass 7 Feb 2013 27,748 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 27,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 19,921 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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BG58 AXM is a 2008 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG58 AXM, 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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BG58 AXM is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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