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BD08 KWF

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

92,775 mi
Last recorded92,775 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 KWF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 92,775 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 84,463 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 84,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 72,878 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 58,856 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 52,246 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

n/s/r brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 May 2016 46,250 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

o/s/r anti roll bar drop link has slight play in ball joint

Pass 8 May 2015 41,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 33,642 miles

rear tyres perrished

Pass 4 May 2013 28,148 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 23,988 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 19,417 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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BD08 KWF is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BD08 KWF, 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 BD08 KWF registered?

BD08 KWF is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is BD08 KWF safe to buy?

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