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BK08 YNO

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,823 mi
Last recorded87,823 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 87,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 85,508 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 83,082 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 83,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Mar 2021 79,946 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 76,537 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 71,642 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 66,815 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 61,409 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 61,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 57,182 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 51,751 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 51,742 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 46,690 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,358 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 34,201 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 26,654 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 YNO is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YNO, 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 YNO registered?

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

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