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BK08 YXR

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,644 mi
Last recorded87,644 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 87,644 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/floor corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 87,643 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/floor corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 82,827 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 82,827 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 69,053 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Feb 2022 56,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 47,278 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 47,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2020 42,335 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 35,724 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 34,532 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 32,413 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 29,802 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 27,233 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 24,666 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 22,200 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 19,641 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 16,535 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 16,532 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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 YXR 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 78.9%.

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 YXR, 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 YXR registered?

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

Is BK08 YXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 YXR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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