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BD57 ZNR

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

60,826 mi
Last recorded60,826 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 ZNR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 60,826 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 55,104 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 53,134 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2023 50,419 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 47,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 47,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 45,370 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 43,688 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 40,975 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 37,832 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 34,646 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 30,774 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 26,437 miles

rear tyres cracking with age

Pass 8 Jan 2014 22,125 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 18,348 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 14,562 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 9,500 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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BD57 ZNR is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BD57 ZNR, 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 BD57 ZNR registered?

BD57 ZNR is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 January 2008.

Is BD57 ZNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD57 ZNR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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