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BK08 XJZ

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,066 mi
Last recorded85,066 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 85,066 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 74,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 69,081 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 62,973 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 62,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2017 56,802 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 56,802 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 51,198 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 43,436 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 41,516 miles

nsr tyre low on pressure and heavly cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2013 37,933 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 33,975 miles

passenger wiper smearing / traction control light on dash / rack play

Fail 5 Mar 2012 33,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

passenger wiper smearing / traction control light on dash / rack play

Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,973 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 XJZ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XJZ, 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 XJZ registered?

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

Is BK08 XJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 XJZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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