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BK08 ZCN

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,859 mi
Last recorded111,859 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 111,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 104,826 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 94,935 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 84,983 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 84,983 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 76,795 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 68,005 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 30 Mar 2015 59,292 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 59,292 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 49,107 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 41,271 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 32,162 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 25,908 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 ZCN is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZCN, 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 ZCN registered?

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

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The MOT history for BK08 ZCN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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