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BL08 OUV

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,552 mi
Last recorded91,552 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 OUV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 91,552 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 91,552 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 86,876 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 86,876 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 81,318 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 75,162 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 68,416 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 60,749 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 49,529 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 43,707 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 38,910 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 31,356 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 24,652 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

Pass 27 Jun 2014 21,317 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 18,569 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 15,762 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 12,998 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 OUV is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL08 OUV registered?

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

Is BL08 OUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL08 OUV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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