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BK08 YNR

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

164,473 mi
Last recorded164,473 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 164,473 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded but not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 159,426 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 159,421 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 148,613 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 137,057 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 137,055 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 131,028 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 124,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 115,698 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 107,721 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 107,721 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 98,328 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 88,246 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 76,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 63,787 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 59,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 40,557 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 YNR 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 YNR, 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 YNR registered?

BK08 YNR is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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