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BK08 YDH

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,019 mi
Last recorded130,019 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 130,019 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 127,709 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 126,329 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 126,329 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 122,041 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 122,041 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 119,022 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undercarriage all over slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2019 118,188 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 116,120 miles

Front Tyre's wearing on inner tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 104,565 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 91,424 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 80,855 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 69,592 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 69,592 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 60,079 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 45,832 miles

near side rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2011 29,157 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 YDH is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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