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BK08 YOX

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

61,268 mi
Last recorded61,268 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 61,268 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 55,607 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front door corroded

Rear Inner both side sill corroded

front and rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2025 55,579 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes covered in grease

All suspension components corroded

General under body corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2024 50,859 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 46,229 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 39,468 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 2 Feb 2021 37,206 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 37,202 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 36,340 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 36,340 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 35,136 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 34,100 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 32,312 miles

Grease covering all brake pipes

Pass 14 Mar 2016 30,733 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 28,135 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 25,255 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 22,693 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 19,788 miles

OSF and NSR tyre slight cracking on tyre wall and in tread.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 15,437 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 YOX is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YOX, 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 YOX registered?

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

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