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BK08 YXT

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,648 mi
Last recorded103,648 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 103,648 miles

All Tyre's cracking & Pershing

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limits (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

clutch worn biting point very high

front wipers slightly smearing but clearing windscreen

offside rear lamp slightly loose but secure

outer sill covers & under panels fitted obscuring some components

rear axle corroded

rear boot & offside rear bumper has slight damage

rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 17 Apr 2019 103,648 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All Tyre's cracking & Pershing

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limits (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

offside rear lamp slightly loose but secure

outer sill covers & under panels fitted obscuring some components

rear axle corroded

rear axle corroded

rear boot & offside rear bumper has slight damage

rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2018 99,757 miles

Offside Rear Lamp damaged but not resulting in a sharp edge

Fail 16 Apr 2018 99,757 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lamp damaged but not resulting in a sharp edge

Pass 19 Apr 2017 96,690 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 96,690 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 66,784 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 43,534 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 38,529 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 32,309 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 26,016 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 19,838 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 YXT is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YXT, 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 YXT registered?

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

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