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BN08 OVS

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,777 mi
Last recorded58,777 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 58,777 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 53,879 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Mar 2018 47,691 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 47,691 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 41,386 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 35,602 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 29,782 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 29,782 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 24,329 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 24,329 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

engine idling slightly rough

Fail 2 May 2013 19,913 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 19,913 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 14,859 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 10,584 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 OVS is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OVS, 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 OVS registered?

BN08 OVS is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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