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BF08 HUA

2008 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,190 mi
Last recorded113,190 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 HUA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 113,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

general under body rust

Pass 4 Aug 2020 105,065 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2020 105,065 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2018 88,062 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner steering arm slight play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2017 79,867 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 79,867 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 71,826 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 63,732 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 63,732 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 51,871 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 43,947 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 36,749 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 29,269 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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BF08 HUA is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BF08 HUA, 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 BF08 HUA registered?

BF08 HUA is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is BF08 HUA safe to buy?

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