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BK08 YOV

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,679 mi
Last recorded79,679 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 YOV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2025 79,679 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 75,779 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 71,255 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 66,960 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 62,715 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 60,379 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 54,215 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 49,200 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 43,857 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 38,989 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 33,826 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 28,819 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 23,379 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 18,678 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 14,265 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 YOV is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YOV, 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 YOV registered?

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

Is BK08 YOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 YOV shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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