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BK08 VXT

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,350 mi
Last recorded96,350 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 96,350 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both inner sills have surface rust

Fail 17 Jan 2026 96,350 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both inner sills have surface rust

Pass 11 Jan 2025 89,193 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body has age related rust but not weak

Pass 13 Jan 2024 81,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray and engine covers fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2024 81,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2023 74,181 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2022 64,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres slighty out of shape inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2021 62,127 miles

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

both rear tyres a little out of shape

Fail 6 Jan 2021 61,960 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective hangers corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2020 56,327 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 49,432 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 49,432 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 46,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery cover

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2017 31,998 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 22,871 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 15,286 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 14,080 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 11,726 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 8,895 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 6,386 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 VXT is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VXT, 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 VXT registered?

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

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