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BK08 YTE

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

48,592 mi
Last recorded48,592 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 48,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 48,590 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi broke (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 46,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing close to wear bar indicators

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

plastic covers covering majority of outer sills

underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2022 46,926 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing close to wear bar indicators

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

plastic covers covering majority of outer sills

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2021 45,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 44,646 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 44,643 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 42,090 miles

Both front tyres have cracking in tread and worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres have slight cracking in tread

Handbrake travel becoming slightly high

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension arms and subframe have surface corrosion

Fail 3 May 2019 42,090 miles

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

Both front tyres have cracking in tread and worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres have slight cracking in tread

Handbrake travel becoming slightly high

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension arms and subframe have surface corrosion

Pass 15 May 2018 39,857 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 36,868 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 36,863 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 34,031 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 32,077 miles

n/s/r tyre bald inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2014 29,411 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 25,256 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2012 20,669 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 16,040 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 YTE is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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