MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,413 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened multiple (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear heat shield insecure
underside corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
heatshield insecure
underside corrosion
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s and inner sills also some suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s and inner sills also some suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
service brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear seat belt connected to baby seat
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
off side rear tyre deterioated/cracked
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BV08 FLF is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 BV08 FLF, 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 BV08 FLF registered?
BV08 FLF is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 March 2008.
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