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BK08 YDG

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,957 mi
Last recorded121,957 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 121,957 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Engine damp with oil

Front sub frame corroded

Headlight lenses deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre edges worn

Offside front lower suspension arm corroded

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Rear sub frame corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Sill kit fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2023 119,931 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

general suspension corrosion

general underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2022 119,524 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 119,524 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2020 119,057 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted..

exhaust shield loose/damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2020 119,057 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted..

exhaust shield loose/damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2019 108,922 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres bald on outer edges & centre tread 2-3 mm

offside rear tyre tread perished & tread depth 2 mm

oil leaks

Fail 2 Mar 2019 108,922 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail insecure (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail insecure (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres bald on outer edges & centre tread 2-3 mm

offside rear tyre tread perished & tread depth 2 mm

oil leaks

Pass 24 Feb 2018 100,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak Sump gasket ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 100,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak Sump gasket ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 92,832 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

general under body wear

Pass 3 Jun 2016 87,917 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 82,223 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 77,924 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 71,298 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 53,502 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 39,791 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 39,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 YDG is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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