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BK08 VXZ

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,261 mi
Last recorded87,261 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 87,261 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 83,840 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 83,840 miles

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))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 80,467 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 80,467 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 77,634 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 77,634 miles

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 75,124 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 72,641 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 72,641 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 69,337 miles

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))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 69,337 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 65,956 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 65,956 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 62,491 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 62,491 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 57,329 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 57,329 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 49,916 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 42,286 miles

slight perishing to front lower arm ,rear bushes

slight play in both rear antiroll bar link arms

Pass 18 Mar 2013 34,230 miles

front brake pads low (not below minimum)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 27,147 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 27,143 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 20,320 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 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.

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