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BG08 LVR

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,940 mi
Last recorded110,940 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 LVR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 110,940 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 110,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coolant below minimum

Pass 10 Apr 2017 107,625 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 96,442 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 96,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 50,763 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 50,763 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 45,557 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 45,557 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 37,788 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 31,659 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 24,142 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing more on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing badly on inner edge

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 LVR is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG08 LVR, 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 BG08 LVR registered?

BG08 LVR is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is BG08 LVR safe to buy?

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