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BK58 RKJ

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,272 mi
Last recorded147,272 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 RKJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 147,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2023 137,788 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 137,748 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT AND REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 123,039 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 123,033 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 118,880 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 118,878 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 114,432 miles

Offside Rear sill section corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 114,431 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sill section corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 106,724 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 96,644 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 96,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 86,276 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 75,384 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks and is low on tread

Fail 3 Jun 2016 75,372 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks and is low on tread

Pass 4 Jun 2015 62,659 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 60,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2014 60,063 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 54,099 miles

N/s/r tyre tread cracking.

Fail 23 Sep 2013 54,099 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/s/r tyre tread cracking.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 43,502 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 32,743 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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BK58 RKJ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BK58 RKJ, 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 BK58 RKJ registered?

BK58 RKJ is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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