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BK08 YNE

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,819 mi
Last recorded74,819 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 YNE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2018 74,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and 0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 66,329 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 66,329 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 57,948 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 48,714 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate.

N/S/R tyre worn and misshaped on inner edge also starting to crack.

O/S/R tyre starting to crack.

Fail 16 Sep 2015 48,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate.

N/S/R tyre worn and misshaped on inner edge also starting to crack.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit border line pass also worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R tyre starting to crack.

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 37,314 miles

Front wipers starting to smear.

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 12 Sep 2014 37,301 miles

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

Front wipers starting to smear.

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 28,596 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 27,040 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 23,562 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 19,554 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 YNE is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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