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BF08 HVA

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,141 mi
Last recorded128,141 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 HVA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 128,141 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 104,272 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 85,651 miles

nearside rear tyre worn and stepped on inner edge

rear inner sills rusty

rear suspension components rusty

Fail 17 Nov 2023 85,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre worn and stepped on inner edge

rear inner sills rusty

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 22 Nov 2022 68,867 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and air freshener ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear some rear suspension components starting to show corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2022 68,867 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and air freshener ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear some rear suspension components starting to show corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2021 50,851 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 47,695 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 44,850 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 44,846 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 44,740 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 34,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 25,525 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)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 25,525 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 23,961 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 23,961 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 21,336 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 18,940 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 15,851 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 13,197 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 10,955 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 8,647 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 HVA is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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