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BJ08 FKZ

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,508 mi
Last recorded99,508 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 FKZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 99,508 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 99,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both headlights are discoloured

Pass 11 Dec 2024 88,721 miles

rear suspension corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2024 88,719 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2023 80,224 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low inner edge

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2022 74,571 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 74,448 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 63,427 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Dec 2020 53,824 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Wall \ edge ()

Fail 14 Dec 2020 53,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Wall \ edge ()

Pass 2 Dec 2019 46,385 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 41,032 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 39,462 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 May 2017 34,401 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 34,401 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 28,508 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 22,696 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 19,122 miles

all tyres have dry rubber cracks within tread

Pass 14 May 2013 15,682 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 12,118 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 8,075 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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BJ08 FKZ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BJ08 FKZ, 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 BJ08 FKZ registered?

BJ08 FKZ is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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