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BK08 YDU

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

165,863 mi
Last recorded165,863 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 165,863 miles

Offside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 165,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 146,644 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 146,644 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 135,900 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 135,900 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 123,888 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 123,888 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 117,048 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 117,048 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 107,615 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 107,615 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 98,850 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 91,720 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 91,720 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 82,494 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 82,494 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 74,863 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 74,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 62,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 62,308 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 53,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 53,470 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 36,402 miles

front brake imbalance just pass

Pass 29 Feb 2012 28,744 miles

front brake pads worn thin

Fail 29 Feb 2012 28,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 16 Mar 2011 21,738 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 21,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

off side rear tyre cracking

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 YDU is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 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 YDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK08 YDU registered?

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

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