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BL08 AXR

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,387 mi
Last recorded55,387 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 AXR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 55,387 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 51,835 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 51,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 47,663 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 42,353 miles

Childseat fitted to nearside rear.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 36,796 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 30,013 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 30,013 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 25,455 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 21,084 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked

nsf tyre getting low and slightly cracked

osf tyre getting low and slightly cracked

undertrays fitted

wiper blades smearing

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 AXR is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AXR, 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 AXR registered?

BL08 AXR is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is BL08 AXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL08 AXR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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