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BK08 VYF

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,471 mi
Last recorded95,471 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 95,471 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 95,471 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 90,559 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 90,559 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 85,652 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 80,857 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to get low

Pass 7 Mar 2016 72,861 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)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 65,334 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 55,882 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 48,598 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 39,198 miles

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

wiper blades slightly deterioated

Pass 26 Mar 2011 28,615 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 VYF is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VYF, 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 VYF registered?

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

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The MOT history for BK08 VYF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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