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BK08 YDD

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,054 mi
Last recorded117,054 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 117,054 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 114,618 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 114,617 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 111,716 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear broken bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

both front inner sill corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2023 108,130 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Washer weak, sufficient fluid provided to screen by other jet

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 108,130 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Washer weak, sufficient fluid provided to screen by other jet

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 104,289 miles

Nearside Washer jet weak

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 104,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Washer jet weak

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 99,906 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Mar 2021 99,906 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 97,738 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 97,738 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre is void of tread on inside

Pass 26 Mar 2019 94,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 91,190 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 86,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 76,068 miles

centre stop lamp light n/w

engine & under covers fitted

o/s/f tyre worn 2mm.

surface rust in front & rear suspension areas

Fail 10 Mar 2016 76,066 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

centre stop lamp light n/w

engine & under covers fitted

o/s/f tyre worn 2mm.

surface rust in front & rear suspension areas

Pass 16 Mar 2015 66,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn 2mm.

surface rust in front & rear suspension areas.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 55,413 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 45,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Number plate lights are a little dim

o/s/r trye is cracked and perished but no exsposed cords

Pass 6 Mar 2012 34,962 miles

front brakes pads wearing low.

rear tyres treads cracked & perished.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 24,739 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 YDD is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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