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BL08 AWY

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,923 mi
Last recorded61,923 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 AWY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 61,923 miles

front tyres slightly cracked

osf bottom bush slightly cracked

osf tyre getting low on very inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2012 59,346 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inside of tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2012 59,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front tyre wearing on inside of tread

Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2011 46,037 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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BL08 AWY is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL08 AWY, 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 BL08 AWY registered?

BL08 AWY is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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The MOT history for BL08 AWY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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