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BJ58 DPY

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,032 mi
Last recorded144,032 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 DPY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 144,032 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 143,885 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

rear brake pads wearing uneven

Pass 20 Sep 2018 133,638 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 133,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 120,996 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 107,278 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 21 Sep 2015 94,421 miles

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Fail 22 Sep 2014 82,876 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2014 82,876 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2013 70,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front tyres wearing inside

Pass 10 Sep 2012 58,408 miles

wear on front brake discs

Pass 21 Sep 2011 47,803 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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BJ58 DPY is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ58 DPY, 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 BJ58 DPY registered?

BJ58 DPY is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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