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BK08 YPA

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

61,951 mi
Last recorded61,951 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 61,951 miles

Nearside Front TYRE ON WEAR BAR INDICATORS + SPLITTING IN TREAD PATTERN

SURFACE CORROSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 4 Feb 2025 59,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 55,733 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 52,925 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 50,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

SURFACE CORROSION ON ALL CHASSIS + INNER REAR VALLANCE ALSO FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 10 Feb 2021 46,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 43,847 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 43,847 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 40,462 miles

Offside Front TYRE ON WEAR BAR INDICATORS

Pass 9 Feb 2018 36,880 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 36,866 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 34,028 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2016 31,690 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 31,683 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 28,648 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 26,238 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 23,346 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 19,909 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 16,922 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 YPA 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 YPA, 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 YPA registered?

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

Is BK08 YPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 YPA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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