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BN08 CZA

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,849 mi
Last recorded114,849 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 CZA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 114,849 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 114,727 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 110,624 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 105,110 miles

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))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 105,109 miles

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))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 93,650 miles

both front suspension arm ball joints slight wear

both front wishbone back bushes deteriorated

rear pads getting low 3mm

Fail 15 Mar 2023 93,650 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 83,413 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 80,848 miles

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))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 79,697 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 73,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing replace A S A P (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 73,705 miles

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))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 67,938 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 67,938 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 61,669 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 55,191 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 50,069 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 50,069 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 44,441 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 36,077 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 24 Feb 2012 26,311 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 15,802 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 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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