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BK58 RKZ

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,824 mi
Last recorded104,824 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 RKZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 104,824 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower edge cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 104,824 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower edge cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 98,874 miles

Front subframe corroded

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked osf lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 98,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front subframe corroded

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked osf lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 93,843 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise crack windscreen osf

advise heavy corrosion front crossmember

advise heavy corrosion rear suspension arms

Fail 15 Feb 2021 93,843 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

advise crack windscreen osf

advise heavy corrosion front crossmember

advise heavy corrosion rear suspension arms

Pass 14 Feb 2020 89,628 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 89,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2019 81,260 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 80,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 71,157 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 62,726 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 56,873 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 49,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

front no plate holder loose

Pass 29 Dec 2014 49,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

front no plate holder loose

Pass 12 Dec 2013 31,625 miles

Both front tyres have slight cracking on outer edge of tread.

Both rear tyres have slight cracking on tread.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Dec 2013 31,625 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Both front tyres have slight cracking on outer edge of tread.

Both rear tyres have slight cracking on tread.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jan 2013 27,635 miles

front bottom arm bushes slightly cracked

front number plate slightly damaged

front pads getting low

nsf tyre cracked and slightly damaged outer sidewall

osf tyre cracked

osr and nsr tyre cracked

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2012 23,186 miles

front tyres cracking

rear tyres slightly cracking

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2011 18,983 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 RKZ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RKZ, 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 RKZ registered?

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

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