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BD57 ZNT

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,662 mi
Last recorded118,662 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 ZNT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 118,662 miles

All suspension corroded

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 118,662 miles

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

All suspension corroded

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 104,189 miles

Both sills corroded

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 104,189 miles

Both sills corroded

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 93,067 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 87,340 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 86,842 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 75,938 miles

Under trays fitted.

Pass 21 May 2015 64,807 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 64,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Halfshaft bolt missing (4.2.B.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 56,678 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 56,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 45,103 miles

front number plate discoloured

front pads very low

nsf bottom arm bush slightly worn

undertrays fitted

wiper blades smearing

Pass 6 Jun 2012 33,729 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 31,193 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 23,313 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 ZNT is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BD57 ZNT, 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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BD57 ZNT is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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