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2008 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration ML58EPC
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 24 Sep 2025
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 132,822 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer ,under sill & floor pan holed (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill chassis & front of inner wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear boot floor to valance holed (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill chassis & front of inner wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under , outer sill & floor pan holed (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms heavly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all 4 shockers weak (5.3.2 (d))
- Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over under vehicle heavly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
25 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 125,442 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
13 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 125,442 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
12 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 118,870 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Play/wear nearside front suspension lower arm ball joint but not considered excessive at this time.
6 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,361 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front suspension anti-roll bar drop link ball joint worn but not considered excessive at this time.
- Nearside front inner CV gaiter damaged but not enough to allow the ingress of dirt.
6 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 114,361 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front suspension anti-roll bar drop link ball joint worn but not considered excessive at this time.
- Nearside front inner CV gaiter damaged but not enough to allow the ingress of dirt.
23 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 108,280 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output need polishing (4.1.4 (b))
- underside corroded
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output need polishing (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,215 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
6 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 99,312 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear subframe and suspension corroded
6 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 99,312 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear subframe and suspension corroded
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,034 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear suspension slightly corroded
2 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 89,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear suspension slightly corroded
19 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,175 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2019 19 Dec 201718 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 79,175 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,001 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2018 6 Jan 201721 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,257 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2017 21 Dec 201523 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,743 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2016 23 Dec 201417 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 48,639 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,718 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2015 19 Dec 201318 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,835 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2014 18 Dec 201216 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 16,995 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2013 16 Jan 20121 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 15,795 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2012 1 Sep 2011You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
ML58EPC was registered on 2008-10-21
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