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BJ58 BYK

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,646 mi
Last recorded114,646 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 BYK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 114,646 miles

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

exhausts system corroded

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2023 114,642 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhausts system corroded

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2022 110,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner lip corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 110,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner lip corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 104,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 104,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Loose exposing fuel pipe to heat (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 96,645 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 96,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 91,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front brake pads getting low

Fail 6 Mar 2019 91,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Mar 2018 88,511 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 84,113 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

n/s/r wheel rim slight damage

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 22 Aug 2016 74,515 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 74,515 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 63,802 miles

rear washer jet inop

Fail 11 Aug 2015 63,802 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has nail in it

rear washer jet inop

Pass 15 Aug 2014 53,047 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 41,785 miles

n/s/f wearing bad on the both edges.

o/s/f tyre wearing bad on the inner edges.

o/s/r tyre cracked on the sidewall,recommend changing.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 30,801 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 21,516 miles

nearside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2011 21,503 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre out of shape 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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BJ58 BYK is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BJ58 BYK, 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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BJ58 BYK is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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