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BAZ 8378

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,145 mi
Last recorded81,145 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 8378
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 81,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 81,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 65,223 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 65,223 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on dash. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Lower heat shield is loose between fuel tank and rear exhaust box.

Pass 10 Nov 2023 59,255 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 56,078 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 53,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play needs further investigation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine sump corroded will need attention

underside of vehicle has corrosion in many places

Pass 10 Nov 2020 50,476 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 48,420 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 45,347 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 40,423 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 40,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 36,250 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 32,036 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 26,614 miles

off side rear tyre under inflated

Pass 12 Nov 2013 22,348 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 17,332 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 9,091 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 8,128 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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BAZ 8378 is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BAZ 8378, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BAZ 8378 registered?

BAZ 8378 is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 November 2008.

Is BAZ 8378 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAZ 8378 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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