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BK08 VRY

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,669 mi
Last recorded85,669 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 85,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 80,532 miles

surface corrosion on all lower suspension prescribed areas and rear suspension

Fail 11 Apr 2022 80,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion on all lower suspension prescribed areas and rear suspension

Pass 12 Apr 2021 75,790 miles

Surface Corrosion on all lower suspension prescribed areas

Fail 12 Apr 2021 75,790 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Surface Corrosion on all lower suspension prescribed areas

Pass 23 Mar 2020 68,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Surface Corrosion to all lower Suspension Prescribed areas

Pass 9 Apr 2019 63,135 miles

Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion to all lower Suspension Prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 63,135 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion to all lower Suspension Prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 55,920 miles

All Tyre Valves Starting To Perish

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Surface Corrosion to all Lower Suspension Prescribed areas

Fail 16 Apr 2018 55,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

All Tyre Valves Starting To Perish

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Surface Corrosion to all Lower Suspension Prescribed areas

Pass 22 Mar 2017 48,484 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 43,998 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 43,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to cords inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to cords inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 38,201 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 38,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

offside rear brake binding slightley

Pass 10 Mar 2014 33,895 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 30,088 miles

front brake pads worn to 4mm

Pass 19 Mar 2012 25,815 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,840 miles

both front tyres worn inner tread patterns

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 VRY is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VRY, 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 VRY registered?

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

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