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BN08 AUF

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

60,229 mi
Last recorded60,229 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 60,229 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 60,222 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 57,559 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 53,785 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 48,920 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 44,502 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 42,075 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 39,577 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 37,230 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 35,510 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 33,695 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 32,294 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 30,296 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 28,388 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 25,175 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 21,800 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 17,889 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 AUF is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AUF, 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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What year was BN08 AUF registered?

BN08 AUF is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is BN08 AUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 AUF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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