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BK08 YNC

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,906 mi
Last recorded111,906 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 111,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre at 3mm

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 111,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake warning lamp inoperative

Pass 23 Mar 2019 86,086 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge only. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front brake disc has been exposed to extreme heat,strongly advise to replace ,although not seriously weakened.

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear anti roll bar showing signs of corrosion.

Rear subframe showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 21 Mar 2019 86,080 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge only. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front brake disc has been exposed to extreme heat,strongly advise to replace ,although not seriously weakened.

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear anti roll bar showing signs of corrosion.

Rear subframe showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 14 Mar 2018 73,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16'' (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt has 2 child seat's fitted ()

engine check light on

Fail 9 Mar 2018 73,667 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high both side's (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16'' (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt has 2 child seat's fitted ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened they are badly pitted advice to change them soon (3.5.1i)

engine check light on

Pass 21 Mar 2017 63,856 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 53,946 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 53,937 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 48,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 42,553 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 34,447 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 27,326 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 17,339 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 YNC is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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