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BK08 UCX

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

67,206 mi
Last recorded67,206 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 UCX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 67,206 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 66,711 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 66,102 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 64,899 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 63,015 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 60,860 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 59,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 56,608 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 54,232 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 51,880 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 49,210 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 47,388 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 26 Mar 2014 44,449 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 38,503 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 30,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 30,317 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 22,523 miles

Offside Front 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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BK08 UCX is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BK08 UCX, 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 BK08 UCX registered?

BK08 UCX is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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