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BK08 VRP

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,772 mi
Last recorded117,772 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 117,772 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 117,772 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe [track rod end securing nut in secure]. (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 113,817 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 113,817 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 112,649 miles

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

surface corrosion apparent under vehicle

Fail 8 Oct 2020 112,649 miles

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

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

surface corrosion apparent under vehicle

Pass 8 Apr 2019 99,508 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise change (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view - 40mm chip outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2019 99,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise change (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view - 40mm chip outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2018 88,512 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise change (3.5.1g)

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

engine sump rusty and beginning to leak slightly

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2018 88,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner breadth bald exposing ply cord and is below 1.6mm very dangerous (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner breadth bald exposing ply cord (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise change (3.5.1g)

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

engine sump rusty and beginning to leak slightly

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 82,502 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 71,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside HEADLIGHT OUTPUT LOW

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 71,497 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

ITEM REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside HEADLIGHT OUTPUT LOW

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 61,156 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 61,156 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 48,247 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 38,022 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre Has Cracks In Tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2013 38,022 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R Tyre Has Cracks In Tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 33,066 miles

Offside front tyre 2.6mm below limit on edge...Nearside front tyre 2.1mm below limit on edge suggest replacement

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,336 miles

Offside front tyre 3.7mm,,,Nearside front tyre 3.5mm

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

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 VRP is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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