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BK08 YDT

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,136 mi
Last recorded110,136 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 110,136 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 110,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 107,549 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 105,446 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 100,337 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 90,798 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2021 90,797 miles

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

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2020 83,911 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 73,999 miles

Advanced corrosion in general on exhaust system

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill edges, o/s and n/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bush. o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive foot well, o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel binding

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 sill edge and floor pan, o/s and n/s heavy surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 73,999 miles

Advanced corrosion in general on exhaust system

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill edges, o/s and n/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bush. o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive foot well, o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wheel binding

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 sill edge and floor pan, o/s and n/s heavy surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 66,009 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 57,329 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 47,637 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 38,592 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 38,592 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 34,254 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 29,084 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 24,539 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 19,800 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 YDT is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YDT, 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 YDT registered?

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

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