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BT08 TGZ

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,588 mi
Last recorded76,588 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 TGZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 76,588 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 69,828 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 69,828 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 62,756 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 62,664 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 55,203 miles

Nearside wiper blade worn

both rear tyres slightly cracking in tread

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Oct 2015 55,203 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 47,066 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 47,066 miles

Nail & screw in nsr tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 36,030 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 29,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 29,488 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 22,586 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 22,586 miles

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?

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 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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