MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,588 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
offside front tyre worn inner edge
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
slight damage to offside rear bumper
under tray fitted obscuring view
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both in tread (4.1.D.1a)
offside front tyre worn inner edge
Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
slight damage to offside rear bumper
under tray fitted obscuring view
Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres cracking in tread
offside front tyre cracking in tread
rear number plate deteriorated
under tray fitted obscuring view
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres cracking in tread
offside front tyre cracking in tread
rear number plate deteriorated
under tray fitted obscuring view
Nearside wiper blade worn
both rear tyres slightly cracking in tread
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside wiper blade worn
both rear tyres slightly cracking in tread
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Nail & screw in nsr tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nail & screw in nsr tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
drivers door damaged
tracking needs to be checked
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
drivers door damaged
tracking needs to be checked
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BT08 TGZ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 TGZ, 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 TGZ registered?
BT08 TGZ is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 July 2008.
Is BT08 TGZ safe to buy?
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