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BK08 ZDO

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,958 mi
Last recorded84,958 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 84,958 miles

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

Offside front hydraulic brake caliper piston seal insecure

Offside headlamp deteriorated

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 84,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Both headlamps deteriorated

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

Offside front hydraulic brake caliper piston seal insecure

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 71,181 miles

heavy under vehicle corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2018 71,181 miles

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

heavy under vehicle corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2017 60,572 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 60,572 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 49,267 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 38,297 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 38,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 27,621 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 25,845 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2013 21,772 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 21,772 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 18,709 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 18 Mar 2011 15,619 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 ZDO is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZDO, 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 ZDO registered?

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

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