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BP08 BBK

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,721 mi
Last recorded114,721 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 BBK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 114,721 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 110,661 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 107,484 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 107,120 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 90,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight binding on n/s/r brake

Fail 14 May 2015 90,441 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight binding on n/s/r brake

Pass 14 May 2014 79,101 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 70,626 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 57,446 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 57,446 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 3 May 2011 43,394 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 43,394 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 BBK is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BBK, 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 BP08 BBK registered?

BP08 BBK is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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