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BK08 YOT

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,585 mi
Last recorded71,585 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 YOT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 71,585 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 56,134 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 41,466 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 32,132 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 30,256 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 28,538 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 26,978 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 24,925 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 22,373 miles

Front tyres are on 3mm and starting to wear on inner edge.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 20,547 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 18,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 18,039 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 15,348 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 YOT is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YOT, 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 YOT registered?

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

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The MOT history for BK08 YOT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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