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BF08 VUB

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,131 mi
Last recorded69,131 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 VUB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 Jan 2021 69,131 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 68,569 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 58,502 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 51,209 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 45,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight cracking in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 7 Jan 2015 36,894 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 29,591 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre perishing throughout

Pass 10 Jan 2013 25,358 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 21,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Dec 2010 17,976 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 VUB is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VUB, 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 VUB registered?

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

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