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BK08 VXV

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

54,016 mi
Last recorded54,016 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 54,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 51,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 48,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 45,619 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2023 45,619 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2022 42,802 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2021 39,017 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2020 34,058 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2019 29,756 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2018 27,746 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 26,855 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 25,004 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 22,667 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

long parking brake travel

rear wiper blade smearing

Pass 13 Jun 2014 20,303 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 17,877 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 15,270 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 11,653 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 VXV is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VXV, 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 VXV registered?

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

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