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BK08 YTX

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

814,449 mi
Last recorded814,449 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 YTX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 814,449 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 71,346 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 64,686 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 58,083 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 49,652 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 40,174 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 40,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 30,560 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 24,824 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 YTX is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YTX, 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 YTX registered?

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

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The MOT history for BK08 YTX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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