CarVerify

Free Car Check

BK08 YTN

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,662 mi
Last recorded110,662 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 110,662 miles

heavy underbody surface corrosion

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge perished and cracked close to exposing cords

Fail 4 Dec 2021 110,506 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

heavy underbody surface corrosion

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge perished and cracked close to exposing cords

Pass 9 Dec 2020 101,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 101,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 88,983 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 80,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tyre valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tyre valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 72,183 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 63,498 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 54,284 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2015 54,284 miles

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

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 4 Jun 2014 48,293 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERRISHED ON TREAD OF TYRE

Pass 4 Jun 2014 48,293 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERRISHED ON TREAD OF TYRE

Pass 12 Mar 2013 36,945 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERRISHED ON TREAD OUTER EDGE OF TREAD CUT AND SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERRISHED ON TREAD AND OUTER EDGE OF TREAD CUT

Pass 26 Mar 2012 28,212 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 21,517 miles

ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 21,517 miles

ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

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
Full Mazda 3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BK08 YTN is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YTN, 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

How do I check the history of BK08 YTN?

You can check the full history of BK08 YTN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BK08 YTN registered?

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

Is BK08 YTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 YTN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK08 YTN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BK08 YTN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.