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BD08 XTX

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,112 mi
Last recorded84,112 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 XTX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 84,112 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 84,112 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge also heavily worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2018 70,149 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 70,149 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort LOW (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 57,126 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 57,126 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 47,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 47,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17w (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 34,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 25,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 15,330 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 11,114 miles

both front tyres worn bald on inner edges

Fail 3 Feb 2011 6,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 6,724 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 XTX is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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