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BK08 YYA

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,381 mi
Last recorded99,381 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 YYA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 99,381 miles

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))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 93,913 miles

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))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 93,913 miles

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))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 85,936 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 85,936 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 71,474 miles

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))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 71,462 miles

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))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 69,374 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 69,374 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 66,760 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 62,720 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Feb 2019 58,334 miles

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 ()

Pass 26 Jan 2018 52,477 miles

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 45,244 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 45,244 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 42,922 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 40,821 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 38,752 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 36,168 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 31,645 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 26,703 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 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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