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BK08 VSG

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,677 mi
Last recorded86,677 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 86,677 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2023 84,285 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 81,344 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 81,344 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 78,989 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 77,231 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 73,645 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 73,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 70,633 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 66,769 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 63,338 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 59,423 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 51,354 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 81,325 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 41,988 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 41,988 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 33,130 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 23,864 miles

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 VSG is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VSG, 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 VSG registered?

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

Is BK08 VSG safe to buy?

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