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BP08 GXB

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,926 mi
Last recorded77,926 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 77,926 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Various underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2025 77,926 miles

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

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

Various underbody corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 71,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 2 Oct 2024 71,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 26 Sep 2023 61,355 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 61,355 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 53,459 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 53,459 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 47,159 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 47,159 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 38,032 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 38,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and offside front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 33,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 26,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush deteriorated around bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush deteriorated around bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 19,704 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 19,496 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 18,941 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and nearside rear tyre badly perished / cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2013 17,667 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 17,667 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 14,753 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 12,675 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 GXB is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BP08 GXB, 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 GXB registered?

BP08 GXB is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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