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AX08 BXK

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,815 mi
Last recorded164,815 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 BXK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 164,815 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 143,197 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 143,197 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 117,851 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 111,199 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 111,199 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 106,044 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 102,002 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 96,515 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 84,700 miles

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

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

both rear tyre valves perishing

Pass 27 Jun 2014 72,509 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 72,509 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 61,201 miles

lots of small stone chips all over front screen

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2012 47,313 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 35,677 miles

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

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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AX08 BXK is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AX08 BXK, 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 AX08 BXK registered?

AX08 BXK is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is AX08 BXK safe to buy?

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