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BJ57 EJV

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,994 mi
Last recorded118,994 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 EJV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 118,994 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 118,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 107,663 miles

Engine sump corroded.

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

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2020 105,790 miles

exhaust flexi poor condition

rear exhaust bracket broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine sump corroded

slight play in nearside front inner rack joint

Fail 14 Mar 2020 105,790 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine sump corroded

exhaust flexi poor condition

rear exhaust bracket broken

slight play in nearside front inner rack joint

Pass 18 Mar 2019 98,932 miles

Both front tyres worn

Nearside Front Inner steering arm/tie rod has play

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 98,809 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Both front tyres worn

Nearside Front Inner steering arm/tie rod has play

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 90,229 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2018 90,227 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust hangers corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 80,511 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 80,511 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 71,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 62,978 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 56,483 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 54,135 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 54,135 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 46,361 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 38,804 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 31,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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BJ57 EJV is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BJ57 EJV, 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 BJ57 EJV registered?

BJ57 EJV is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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