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BD08 SFX

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,357 mi
Last recorded126,357 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 126,357 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s and n/s/r inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear outer sills damaged/dented

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear lens damaged/cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 126,356 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure middle section heat shield insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working o/s n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mid section broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s and n/s/r inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside 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 Rear outer sills damaged/dented

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear lens damaged/cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 120,176 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2022 114,802 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 107,323 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2020 94,578 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 94,209 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 88,877 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 83,555 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 May 2016 78,907 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 78,907 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 73,971 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 73,971 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2014 66,119 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 58,365 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 58,365 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 46,688 miles

child seat fitted nsr

front pads low

high level brake light inop

osr tyre cracked

undertrays fitted

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 17 May 2011 34,901 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 SFX is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SFX, 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 SFX registered?

BD08 SFX is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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