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Accident damage to the NS outer sill
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS Lower sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
NS outer sill area damaged
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
NS outer sill area damaged
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Accident damage to the NS outer sill
Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS lens are frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Under trays fitted
Accident damage to the NS outer sill
Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS lens are frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Under trays fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front exhaust flexible joint in poor condition
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower sill from front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NS and OS rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front exhaust flexible joint in poor condition
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower sill from front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Coolant leak Coolant level on minimum ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
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BK08 YYA is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 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 YYA, 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 YYA registered?
BK08 YYA is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 March 2008.
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