MOT Status
ValidMileage
87,261 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Position lamp not working O/S FRONT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S CV BOOT SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Position lamp not working N/S FRONT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources N/S (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S REAR LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT LINK BAR & (PLAY ) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S FRONT CV BOOT SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) not working O/S (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hose excessively chafed N/S FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Position lamp not working N/S FRONT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S FRONT LOW (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S FRONT LOW (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S FRONT LOWER WISHBONES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Coil spring fractured or broken O/S REAR BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S FRONT LOWER WISHBONES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S FRONT LINK BAR s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S Rear (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose excessively chafed O/S FRONT (3.6.B.4d)
Stop lamp not working O/S (1.2.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to front & rear sub-frames & exhaust system
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to front & rear sub-frames & exhaust system
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear sub-frame and suspension corroded
slight play in both rear anti-roll bar links
surface corrosion to under-side of vehicle
uneven tyre tread wear on n/s/r
slight perishing to front lower arm ,rear bushes
slight play in both rear antiroll bar link arms
front brake pads low (not below minimum)
slight engine oil leak
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
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BK08 VXZ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 VXZ, 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 VXZ registered?
BK08 VXZ is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 March 2008.
Is BK08 VXZ safe to buy?
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