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BT08 OKF

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,454 mi
Last recorded89,454 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 OKF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 89,454 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 89,446 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 88,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

The front and rear subframes. floors and inner sills and associated suspension components are corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2024 88,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

The front and rear subframes. floors and inner sills and associated suspension components are corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2023 87,191 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

The front and rear subframes, floors, inner and outer sills and all associated suspension components are corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 86,016 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear and centre exhaust corroded, and rear box as slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle very corroded, flooring, subframes

Fail 17 Nov 2022 86,015 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear and centre exhaust corroded, and rear box as slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle very corroded, flooring, subframes

Pass 15 Nov 2021 84,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

The front and rear subframes, floors and sills and all associated steering and suspension components are corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2020 83,562 miles

Underside generally is corroded subframes, sills and associated suspension components

Fail 13 Nov 2020 83,562 miles

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

Underside generally is corroded subframes, sills and associated suspension components

Pass 16 May 2019 79,751 miles

Front subframe and ALL associated parts corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe and ALL associated parts corroded

underside generally rusted

Pass 9 May 2018 76,554 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner and outer sill and under body (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2017 73,588 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 68,605 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 62,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2014 56,979 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 52,165 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 47,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2012 47,036 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 40,955 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 40,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BT08 OKF is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT08 OKF, 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 BT08 OKF registered?

BT08 OKF is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is BT08 OKF safe to buy?

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