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BL08 UDJ

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

51,098 mi
Last recorded51,098 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 UDJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 51,098 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 51,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn inside, out of shape, structure failure. 205/50/17 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 47,724 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 44,797 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 41,543 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 38,084 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 35,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear road spring not seated correctly

Fail 28 Oct 2020 35,755 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear road spring not seated correctly

Pass 27 Jun 2019 32,600 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 32,600 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, slightly worn on edges & perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & slightly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust tail pipe clamp deteriorated.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 29,395 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 26,197 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 21,212 miles

Offside Front bottom arm rear bush splitting

front wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 7 Jul 2016 21,212 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front bottom arm rear bush splitting

front wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 13 Jul 2015 18,044 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on both edges

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2014 16,146 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 13,826 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 11,924 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 9,713 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 UDJ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UDJ, 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 UDJ is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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