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BP57 PWO

2008 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,803 mi
Last recorded73,803 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 PWO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 73,803 miles

Front number plate slight water damage

Highline brakelight out

Fail 30 Jun 2016 73,803 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front number plate slight water damage

Highline brakelight out

Pass 19 May 2015 63,974 miles

Front number plate slight damage

Highline brakelight out

NSF wishbone rear bush perishing

Fail 15 May 2015 63,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front number plate slight damage

Highline brakelight out

NSF wishbone rear bush perishing

Pass 7 Mar 2014 53,627 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 53,627 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 43,297 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 43,297 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 30,579 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 23,167 miles

child seat fitted to nsr seat, unable to check seatbelt.

engine undertray fitted restricting visibility of underside.

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 PWO is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PWO, 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 PWO registered?

BP57 PWO is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 February 2008.

Is BP57 PWO safe to buy?

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