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BK08 VRG

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,360 mi
Last recorded92,360 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 VRG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 92,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And has play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And has play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 92,322 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 May 2019 73,647 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 54,333 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front wing slightly misaligned

nsf wing slightly misaligned

osf brakes binding slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2016 48,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to crack

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 41,924 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 33,457 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 28,107 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 23,196 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 17,011 miles

tread on tyres starting to seperate

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 VRG is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VRG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK08 VRG registered?

BK08 VRG is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is BK08 VRG safe to buy?

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