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BL57 WCF

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

95,493 mi
Last recorded95,493 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 WCF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 95,493 miles

Central Upper Exhaust heat shield lose/damaged

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin 3m (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6m (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear n/s number plate light lens missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged slight leaking (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 92,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s number plate light lens missing

Pass 2 Nov 2022 88,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear number plate light lens missing

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 86,216 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/r number plate light lens missing

Pass 5 Nov 2020 84,163 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Nov 2019 82,185 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 77,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 74,059 miles

n/s/r number plate light lens missing

Pass 23 Nov 2016 67,960 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 67,958 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 59,765 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 46,966 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 38,747 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 29,932 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 29,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 20,608 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 9,733 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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BL57 WCF is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 BL57 WCF, 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 WCF is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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