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BK08 ZDL

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,687 mi
Last recorded115,687 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 ZDL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 115,687 miles

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2019 101,946 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 101,944 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 90,604 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 90,603 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 82,262 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 71,911 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 63,613 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2015 61,029 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 61,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 52,037 miles

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

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

Off side rear tyre startint to crack in tread groove area

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 43,327 miles

Nail in Offside rear tyre + low pressure and c racking in tread pattern. Recommend replacement tyre rather than repair puncture.

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Mar 2011 28,682 miles

Nearside Front 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 ZDL is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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