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BG08 ETF

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,313 mi
Last recorded95,313 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 ETF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 95,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine oil level low

oil tank corroded.

rear sub frame excessive corrosion.

structural corrosion.

Fail 11 Apr 2022 95,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine oil level low

oil tank corroded.

rear sub frame excessive corrosion.

structural corrosion.

Pass 18 Feb 2021 84,916 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear spring not seated right

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper split

Fail 13 Feb 2021 84,916 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear spring not seated right

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper split

Pass 8 Nov 2019 77,862 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 19 Oct 2018 70,219 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 70,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2018 66,591 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 62,149 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 62,148 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 56,374 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 54,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 46,524 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 38,738 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 38,738 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 30,758 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 24,501 miles

both rear tyres cracked

front number plate damaged

front pads low

nsf tyre on limit badly cracked and deep cut in tread

osf tyre on limit and badly cracked

undertrays fitted

wiper blades slightly smearing

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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BG08 ETF is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BG08 ETF, 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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BG08 ETF is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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