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BL08 UDH

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,204 mi
Last recorded90,204 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 90,204 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 90,204 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 85,018 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 85,018 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 82,113 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 82,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 75,219 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 28 Jun 2018 75,219 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Jun 2017 67,290 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly distorted

Offside Front seatbelt is slightly rubbing on edges

Offside Rear tyre tread slightly distorted

Pass 7 Jun 2016 61,320 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread distorted

Offside Rear tyre tread distorted

large undertrays fitted restricting visibility of underside

Fail 7 Jun 2016 61,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread distorted

Offside Rear tyre tread distorted

large undertrays fitted restricting visibility of underside

Pass 16 Jun 2015 57,150 miles

both rear tyres worn out of shape on inner edges

o/s/f tyre worn bald on inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2015 57,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn out of shape on inner edges

front number plate slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2014 48,485 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 42,148 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 34,827 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf suspension arm rear bush beginning to crack.

nsr tyre wearing low on edges.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 29,561 miles

front pads very low

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 UDH is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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