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BP08 BBE

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,103 mi
Last recorded150,103 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 BBE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 150,103 miles

Underbody/suspension corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 142,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underbody/suspension corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2022 136,263 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Underbody/suspension corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2021 132,627 miles

advise baby seat fited x2

Pass 9 Oct 2020 125,552 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on tread and wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on tread

front brake pads getting low

slight movement in rear anti roll bar drop link bars

Fail 9 Oct 2020 125,552 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on tread and wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on tread

front brake pads getting low

slight movement in rear anti roll bar drop link bars

Pass 11 Oct 2019 113,904 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 100,504 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Front tyre low on tread and wearing heavily on inner edge

Fail 16 Oct 2018 100,504 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Front tyre low on tread and wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2017 87,654 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 74,823 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 63,634 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 63,634 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 52,499 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 52,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 42,739 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 32,881 miles

Advise under body tunnel heat sheild loose

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2011 24,700 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 22,747 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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BP08 BBE is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BP08 BBE, 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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BP08 BBE is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 August 2008.

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