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BK08 YNW

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,516 mi
Last recorded140,516 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 140,516 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame suspect corrosion under surface

Fail 3 Apr 2020 140,516 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame suspect corrosion under surface

Pass 22 Feb 2019 134,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT TO CENTRE SECTION HAS SLIGHT BLOW. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE GETTING LOW. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK FROM SUMP AREA ,SUMP HEAVILY CORRODE,POSSIBLE PERFORATED. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR SUB-FRAM & SUSPENSION CORRODING.

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES SPLITTING & DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 134,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect SUSPECT BULB IN WRONG. (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

COOLANT HEADER TANK EMPTY,SUSPECT COOLANT LEAK,ADVISE PRESSURE TEST.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT TO CENTRE SECTION HAS SLIGHT BLOW. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE GETTING LOW. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF BOTTOM ARM ,REAR BUSH SPLITTING & DETERIORATING,ADVISE CHANGE SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK FROM SUMP AREA ,SUMP HEAVILY CORRODE,POSSIBLE PERFORATED. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR SUB-FRAM & SUSPENSION CORRODING.

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES SPLITTING & DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 125,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 106,448 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 7 Jul 2016 106,448 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 25 Jun 2015 87,475 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

several small stonechips to windscreen

Fail 25 Jun 2015 87,475 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

several small stonechips to windscreen

Pass 19 Dec 2014 76,248 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 59,443 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 41,989 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 25,399 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 21,218 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 YNW is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YNW, 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 YNW is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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