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BL08 FET

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,955 mi
Last recorded96,955 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 FET
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 96,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear number plate dirty

Pass 10 Apr 2019 81,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 81,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 76,289 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 76,280 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 69,971 miles

front brake pads slightly starting to appear low

n/s/f and o/s/f inner rear wishbone bushes worn

Pass 3 May 2016 63,221 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2015 54,427 miles

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

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

all rear suspension bushes deteriorated

engine oil level very low

front number plate holder insecure

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 29 Jul 2014 46,806 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 37,249 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 37,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 28,417 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Jul 2012 28,417 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 22,096 miles

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

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 FET is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL08 FET, 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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BL08 FET is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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