MOT Status
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114,849 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
all underside heat shields damaged near excessive
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible wrong type bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible wrong type bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
all underside heat shields damaged near excessive
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre's low on outer edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre's heavy inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and back bush heavy perished too (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and back bush heavy perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre's low on outer edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre's heavy inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
both front suspension arm ball joints slight wear
both front wishbone back bushes deteriorated
rear pads getting low 3mm
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
both front suspension arm ball joints slight wear
both front wishbone back bushes deteriorated
rear pads getting low 3mm
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing replace A S A P (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing replace A S A P (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front tyre valves deteriorated.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Front brake discs corroded
O/S/R Tyre heavily cracked
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Front brake discs corroded
O/S/R Tyre heavily cracked
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
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BN08 CZA is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 BN08 CZA, 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 CZA is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2008.
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