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BN08 AUC

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,356 mi
Last recorded74,356 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 AUC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 74,356 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 68,806 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 64,464 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 64,451 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 59,945 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 55,935 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge and out of shape .

Nearside wiper blade slightly smearing

slight weep pas pipe at rack

Pass 15 Feb 2016 50,841 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low and out of shape on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge / bald

Offside Rear tyre worn low and out of shape on edges and cracking in treads

both sides front bottom arms rear bushes splitting badly

front brake discs worn /lipped

Pass 16 Feb 2015 46,360 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

oil level low

Pass 21 Feb 2014 40,449 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre worn bald on inner edge,

Pass 22 Feb 2013 34,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2013 34,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside/offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2012 27,807 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 19,362 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 AUC is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AUC, 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 AUC is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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