MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,799 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Surface corrosion on front suspension components.
Surface corrosion on rear suspension components.
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Surface corrosion on front suspension components.
Surface corrosion on rear suspension components.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Surface corrosion on front and rear suspension.
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and Offside. (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and Offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and Offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and Offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced mounting bush. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Surface corrosion under vehicle.
Nearside Front Body insecure Bumper edge sharp. (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and Offside. (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and Offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and Offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and Offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced mounting bush. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Surface corrosion under vehicle.
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BK08 VXP is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 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 VXP, 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 VXP is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 March 2008.
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