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BD08 WVX

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

158,907 mi
Last recorded158,907 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 WVX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 158,907 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2025 152,959 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 147,242 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 141,150 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 137,746 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 137,741 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 135,464 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 133,189 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 133,180 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 130,462 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 125,353 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2017 121,756 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 116,225 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 115,530 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 98,957 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 80,527 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 62,625 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 49,785 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 34,983 miles

n/s/r tyre condition poor

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 WVX is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 BD08 WVX, 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 BD08 WVX registered?

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

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The MOT history for BD08 WVX 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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