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BN08 ASX

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,229 mi
Last recorded129,229 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 ASX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 129,229 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis/subframes corroded

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2022 117,792 miles

Exhaust heat shield slightly deteriorated.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake has slight reserve travel.

Slight surface rust underneath.

Suspension components corroded.

Pass 1 Mar 2021 111,286 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 111,286 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 105,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 98,253 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 90,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 73,411 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 73,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 61,606 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 59,613 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 50,068 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

bad uneaven wear to near side rear tyre inner tread and cracking

off side front tyre cracking/starting to split surface rubber on side walls and uneaven wear to inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2014 50,068 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

bad uneaven wear to near side rear tyre inner tread and cracking

off side front tyre cracking/starting to split surface rubber on side walls and uneaven wear to inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2013 40,448 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneaven on inner tread area

Pass 19 Mar 2012 33,391 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 25,294 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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BN08 ASX is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BN08 ASX, 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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BN08 ASX is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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