MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,565 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Floor excessively deteriorated Boot floor/spare wheel well has 2 large holes in it due to corrosion (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Tow hook (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged on the outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weld cracked at the backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective all mounts excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective flexi pipe worn (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated leaking from a small hole in the sidewall (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking from corroded sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weld cracked at the backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective all mounts excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective flexi pipe worn (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated leaking from a small hole in the sidewall (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
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BK08 YNS is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YNS, 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 YNS is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 March 2008.
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