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BK08 YNF

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,392 mi
Last recorded98,392 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 98,392 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 88,611 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 88,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 81,979 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 81,979 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 73,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 64,543 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 54,762 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 44,846 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 35,679 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 25,487 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 YNF is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YNF, 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 YNF registered?

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

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