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BD08 WVO

2008 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

161,151 mi
Last recorded161,151 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 WVO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 161,151 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 143,911 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 143,652 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 125,198 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 114,673 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2022 102,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 93,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 2 Jan 2020 84,888 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 70,266 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 64,740 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 59,505 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 52,359 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 46,701 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 42,849 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 39,154 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 31,800 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 16,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 16,786 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 WVO is a 2008 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WVO, 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 WVO registered?

BD08 WVO is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is BD08 WVO safe to buy?

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