MOT Status
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78,929 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
corrosion to inner sill and floor pan
heat shield poor
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on edges on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
corrosion to inner sill/floor pans
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills corroded at the rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both rear inner sills and both rear lower suspension arms rusty
slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear tyre perrishing on tread
n/s/r baby seat fit
o/s/r tyre perishing on tread
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
n/s/r baby seat fit
o/s/r tyre perishing on tread
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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BP08 VNS is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 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 VNS, 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 VNS registered?
BP08 VNS is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 July 2008.
Is BP08 VNS safe to buy?
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