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BK08 ZCA

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

126,697 mi
Last recorded126,697 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 126,697 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 124,488 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 121,902 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 119,300 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 119,300 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 116,649 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 116,649 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 113,918 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 111,064 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 107,661 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 105,024 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 100,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 96,708 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 84,574 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 71,579 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 71,579 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 56,692 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 38,859 miles

front pads wearing low

Pass 16 Apr 2011 28,037 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 ZCA is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK08 ZCA registered?

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

Is BK08 ZCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 ZCA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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