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BN58 ZJY

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,805 mi
Last recorded122,805 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 ZJY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 122,805 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 122,779 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 111,560 miles

Front wheel arch splash covers loose

Inner both wheel arch covers loose

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Tank/Filler ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2020 111,559 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front wheel arch splash covers loose

Inner both wheel arch covers loose

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Tank/Filler ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2019 108,678 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 100,317 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 100,317 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 91,696 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 91,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 74,448 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 60,529 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 46,254 miles

nails in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2013 41,772 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 32,365 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 23,988 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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BN58 ZJY is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BN58 ZJY, 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 BN58 ZJY registered?

BN58 ZJY is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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