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BP08 XBK

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,346 mi
Last recorded98,346 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 98,346 miles

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

Rear general corrosion to rear suspension components

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Mar 2026 98,326 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear general corrosion to rear suspension components

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Feb 2025 92,593 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 92,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 87,829 miles

front and rear suspension areas and components cororded

near side front tyre low inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2023 82,360 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension areas and components corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2022 77,928 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear under sills corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2021 73,225 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear undersills corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2021 73,225 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear undersills corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2020 69,361 miles

near side front play inner steering arms

near side rear and off side rear under sills corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2020 69,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

near side front play inner steering arms

near side rear and off side rear under sills corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2019 61,006 miles

under sills have slight corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2018 53,070 miles

brake pads low

front lower suspension arm bushes have play

off side rear coil spring corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2017 44,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly perished.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 36,851 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Feb 2015 28,563 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 22,846 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 20,722 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyre treads beginning to crack

both front suspension arm rear bushes cracked.

unable to fully inspect nsr seatbelt as child seat fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2012 14,652 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2011 10,593 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 XBK is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XBK, 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 XBK is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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