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BP08 XBO

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

53,628 mi
Last recorded53,628 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 XBO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 53,628 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 52,591 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 51,257 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 51,257 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 49,323 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 47,719 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 46,005 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 43,853 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 41,515 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2018 38,390 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 34,890 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 32,224 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 30,105 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 26,880 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 22,759 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)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 18,751 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 14,948 miles

both front tyres 2.5 mm on edges

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 XBO is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XBO, 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 XBO registered?

BP08 XBO is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is BP08 XBO safe to buy?

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