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BK08 ZDN

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,725 mi
Last recorded76,725 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2025 76,725 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2024 73,159 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 73,158 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 70,947 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 67,833 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 64,352 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 64,352 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 61,769 miles

engine undertray fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 19 Feb 2019 56,449 miles

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted obscuring testable items

slight uneven wear to inner edges of both rear tyres

Fail 19 Feb 2019 56,447 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted obscuring testable items

slight uneven wear to inner edges of both rear tyres

Pass 23 Feb 2018 50,074 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 45,132 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 45,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 40,553 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 36,342 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 30,488 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 25,370 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 20,494 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 15,327 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 ZDN 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 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZDN, 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 ZDN registered?

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

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