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BN08 FBA

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,185 mi
Last recorded106,185 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 106,185 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

Vehicle under sealed

Pass 29 May 2025 105,283 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 4 Jun 2024 104,135 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 104,126 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 95,355 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 92,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 92,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded & broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 89,093 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle corroded but not excessive

Pass 28 May 2020 88,146 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2019 84,243 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

inner sills at rear have surface corrosion both sides

Pass 16 May 2018 79,162 miles

All exhaust hangers corroded.

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 71,868 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded.

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 67,850 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 61,694 miles

Childseats fitted to both rear seats, unable to fully check adult belts

Pass 12 May 2014 52,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2013 44,206 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 44,206 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat belt , seat belt not fully inspected.....

n/s wiper smears.....

o/s/r tyre close to limit.....

Pass 23 May 2012 34,848 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 34,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 24,918 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 FBA is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FBA, 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 FBA registered?

BN08 FBA is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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