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BP08 YVA

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

108,748 mi
Last recorded108,748 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 YVA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 108,748 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 108,748 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 104,076 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 98,567 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 3,878 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 78,308 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 71,801 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 61,337 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 48,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 35,414 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 YVA is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YVA, 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 YVA registered?

BP08 YVA is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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