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BK08 ZBW

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,243 mi
Last recorded86,243 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 86,243 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre tread cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension components corroded

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion forming on offside and nearside inner sill and rear chassis leg areas

Pass 3 Apr 2023 82,619 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 30 Mar 2023 82,618 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2022 79,363 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front subframe rusty

Inner both sides sills rusty

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil filter corroded leaking oil

Pass 26 Feb 2021 77,259 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front subframe & wishbones corroded

rear exhaust heatshield loose

rear inner sills corroded

rear suspension subframe / springs / arms corroded

rust on brake discs

Fail 24 Feb 2021 77,259 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front subframe & wishbones corroded

rear exhaust heatshield loose

rear inner sills corroded

rear suspension subframe / springs / arms corroded

rust on brake discs

Pass 25 Feb 2020 73,735 miles

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

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

Under body front to back suspension components various corroded and flaking solid at time of test

Pass 26 Feb 2019 69,130 miles

both front wish bone rear mount bushs perishing

corrosion under car various

slight play in o/s/r roll bar drop link

Pass 27 Feb 2018 64,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear registration lamp damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front & rear subframes & suspension arms corroded

offside front & offside rear tyres cracked / perished

Pass 1 Mar 2017 58,408 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust brackets corroded

offside rear tyre perished & worn

Fail 1 Mar 2017 58,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust brackets corroded

offside rear tyre perished & worn

Pass 23 Mar 2015 47,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2014 43,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear subframe surface rust

Fail 27 Mar 2012 30,121 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,121 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 22,337 miles

front tyres showing wear

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 ZBW is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ZBW, 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 ZBW registered?

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

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