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BK08 VXR

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,917 mi
Last recorded84,917 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2025 84,917 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 82,172 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 78,039 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 74,421 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 70,438 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 66,721 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 61,821 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 58,806 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 56,239 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 53,632 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 51,147 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 46,904 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 39,007 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 30,700 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 22,403 miles

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

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

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 VXR is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VXR, 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 VXR registered?

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

Is BK08 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 VXR shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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