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BK08 ZBO

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,131 mi
Last recorded98,131 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 98,131 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 90,878 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 83,832 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 77,446 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 69,102 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted. adult belt not tested

Pass 26 Mar 2015 61,844 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 54,830 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 54,830 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 45,969 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 36,443 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 26,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZBO is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZBO, 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 ZBO registered?

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

Is BK08 ZBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 ZBO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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