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BP57 PVW

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,819 mi
Last recorded42,819 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 PVW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 42,819 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limit (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 14 Jul 2017 42,819 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limit (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 Jul 2016 38,585 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 35,976 miles

Exhaust heat shield defective

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

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

Suspension components rusty

Fail 29 Jul 2015 35,976 miles

Exhaust heat shield defective

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension components rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2014 31,948 miles

Exhaust heat shield broken

Fail 24 Jul 2014 31,933 miles

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust heat shield in very poor condition and supported by exhaust pipe

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre is worn very close to the limit, and has considerable wear up the side wall of the tyre. Considered dangerous

Pass 29 Jul 2013 26,218 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 24,805 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 19,287 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 18,545 miles

Cut in inner sidewall of O/S/F tyre.

Inner and outer shoulder treads of N/S/F tyre worn.

Inner and outer shoulder treads of O/S/F tyre worn.

N/S/R seat belt warning indicator warning light inop.

Undertray damaged.

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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BP57 PVW is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BP57 PVW, 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 BP57 PVW registered?

BP57 PVW is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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