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BF08 UJE

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,689 mi
Last recorded131,689 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 UJE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 131,689 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 121,168 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 115,629 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 108,901 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 108,901 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 98,780 miles

Rear both tyres wearing/worn inside edges ,main tread o/s 4mm,n/s 3.5mm

Fail 2 Sep 2020 98,780 miles

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

Rear both tyres wearing/worn inside edges ,main tread o/s 4mm,n/s 3.5mm

Pass 21 Aug 2019 89,563 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 89,563 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 81,690 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 81,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 73,189 miles

Central stop light not working

Pass 7 Sep 2016 61,086 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 52,503 miles

near side front tyre wearing close to limits

Pass 21 Mar 2014 43,744 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 40,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2012 34,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 17 Mar 2011 25,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 UJE is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 UJE, 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 UJE registered?

BF08 UJE is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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