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BV08 FLF

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,413 mi
Last recorded144,413 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 FLF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 144,413 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 144,412 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 139,845 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 137,112 miles

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))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 137,070 miles

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))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 126,850 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 126,850 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 117,385 miles

service brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 6 Oct 2017 109,230 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 98,338 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 87,759 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 87,756 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2014 78,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear seat belt connected to baby seat

Pass 12 Mar 2013 70,266 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 59,028 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 59,028 miles

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

off side rear tyre deterioated/cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2011 48,832 miles

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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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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BV08 FLF is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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