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BK08 UDL

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

104,913 mi
Last recorded104,913 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 UDL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2024 104,913 miles

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

throughout underside of vehicle corroded

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Jun 2023 101,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 101,614 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 99,941 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 99,941 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 98,499 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns and os ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside corroded including suspension components

Pass 10 Oct 2020 97,024 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 94,960 miles

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

No centre seat belt

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 94,960 miles

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

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

No centre seat belt

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 93,110 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 91,641 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 91,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear main bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear main bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 89,764 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 89,755 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 82,002 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 78,925 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

exhaust mounts corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2014 78,925 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 72,784 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides rear lateral links bushs splitting

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2013 72,784 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides rear lateral links bushs splitting

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 66,689 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear lateral link bushes cracked.

front number plate beginning to deteriorate.

Fail 19 Mar 2013 66,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear lateral link bushes cracked.

front number plate beginning to deteriorate.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 54,441 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 42,317 miles

Bolts missing from undertray.

Front brake discs grooved and pitted.

Front bumper damaged.

N/S/F wing damaged.

Number plate cap missing.

O/S/R tyre tread worn uneven.

Rear brake discs grooved and pitted.

Rear bumper scratched.

Stone chip in windscreen.

Vehicle has an undertray fitted restricting view to engine and gearbox.

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 UDL is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BK08 UDL, 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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BK08 UDL is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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