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BK08 VXN

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

35,591 mi
Last recorded35,591 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 35,591 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 35,591 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder

Pass 7 Aug 2025 33,477 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2024 31,464 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle signs of corrosion throughout

Fail 23 Aug 2024 31,463 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

underside of vehicle signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 31 Aug 2023 29,247 miles

underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 23 Aug 2022 28,084 miles

sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 25 Aug 2021 25,967 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 24,441 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 23,474 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 22,055 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 21,058 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 19,965 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 19,965 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 17,672 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 15,687 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 14,611 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 12,855 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 10,735 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 VXN 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 84.2%.

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 VXN, 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 VXN registered?

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

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The MOT history for BK08 VXN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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