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BK08 ZCE

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,736 mi
Last recorded131,736 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 131,736 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 125,835 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear suspension slightly corroded

eml on

Pass 22 Mar 2017 119,887 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 108,686 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 93,122 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 78,866 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 78,866 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 64,124 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 64,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Mar 2012 49,194 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 36,826 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 36,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 ZCE is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ZCE, 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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BK08 ZCE is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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