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BK08 YPD

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,157 mi
Last recorded124,157 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 124,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a screw in it (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge due to ball joint (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 124,154 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a screw in it (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge due to ball joint (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 112,690 miles

slight play in nsf link rod ball joint

Fail 8 Mar 2018 112,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint also rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 101,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint also rear big bush is starting to split due to age (2.4.G.2)

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

wipers are going hard hence noise

Pass 10 Mar 2016 89,185 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides big rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inner sills rusty

o/s/r binding a little

Fail 10 Mar 2016 89,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure low on tread also (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides big rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inner sills rusty

o/s/r binding a little

Pass 9 Mar 2015 76,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

engine light iluminated on dash

rear tyres slightly distorted

Pass 10 Mar 2014 65,398 miles

exhaust hangers corroded

osf tyre very slightly out of shape

slight mark on osr bumper

Pass 20 Mar 2013 55,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 54,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 43,770 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,855 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 YPD 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 69.2%.

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 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 YPD, 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 YPD registered?

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

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