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BL57 LDK

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,349 mi
Last recorded82,349 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 LDK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 82,349 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 82,266 miles

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

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

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 76,757 miles

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

under vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2023 72,163 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 72,037 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire above the tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 66,187 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel pipe connections near fuel tank damp/wet but no visual leak

Fail 26 Jan 2022 66,187 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel pipe connections near fuel tank damp/wet but no visual leak

Pass 26 Jan 2021 61,335 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 61,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inside face Outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face around Outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 54,667 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 54,667 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 49,184 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking along tread lines (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 49,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking along tread lines (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 43,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2018 43,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 40,327 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 35,386 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 31,591 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2014 31,591 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Dec 2013 28,859 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 21,237 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 16,083 miles

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

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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BL57 LDK is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BL57 LDK, 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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BL57 LDK is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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