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BP08 YVE

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,521 mi
Last recorded71,521 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 71,521 miles

suspension corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2024 69,290 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2024 69,260 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight lenses poor (4.1.2 (c))

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2023 66,990 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 66,974 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 59,187 miles

n/s/f lower arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 6 Aug 2021 46,918 miles

Front Lower Both wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

Fail 4 Aug 2021 46,860 miles

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

Front Lower Both wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2020 38,979 miles

front pads low

Fail 14 Aug 2020 38,962 miles

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

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

front pads low

Pass 8 Aug 2019 30,166 miles

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

Rear Surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 9 Aug 2018 26,112 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 23,944 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 23,041 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 21,568 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 19,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 15,088 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 12,425 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 10,239 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 YVE is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YVE, 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 YVE registered?

BP08 YVE is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is BP08 YVE safe to buy?

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