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BP08 GWY

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,277 mi
Last recorded112,277 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 GWY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2025 112,277 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective Flexible section outer mesh broken away from one end (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And associated suspension component's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 108,206 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 103,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 97,360 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 97,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear nail in tyre 205/55/16

Pass 27 Sep 2021 93,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp lens cracked

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 89,403 miles

Central Front Lower Under tray fitted some testable items not fully seen

Front Brake pads about 50% worn

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface of both near and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 85,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear door damage

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 80,966 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 76,342 miles

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

engine undertray fitted some items not seen

Pass 3 Oct 2016 72,276 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2016 72,276 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 68,257 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 752,319 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush to rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 63,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 63,640 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 55,003 miles

both rear tyres ae worn

front wiper blades are smearing screen

slight wear to both front and rear brake discs

Pass 25 Jul 2012 44,112 miles

Front brake pads aprox 75% worn

Pass 21 Jul 2011 31,498 miles

offside rear tyre cut but not to cords, nearside rear tyre worn

slight wear to both front brake discs

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 GWY is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 GWY, 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 GWY is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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