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BP57 PWN

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

89,599 mi
Last recorded89,599 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 PWN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 89,599 miles

both front position lamps dull

both rear brake discs corroded/pitted on inner faces

offside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2025 87,297 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 87,297 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 86,316 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 85,069 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 85,069 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 84,240 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 84,240 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 82,770 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 81,131 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 75,834 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 70,249 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 70,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 65,217 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 59,782 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 53,858 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 47,002 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 39,145 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 30,694 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 21,776 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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BP57 PWN is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black 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 BP57 PWN, 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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BP57 PWN is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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