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BV08 FLM

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,567 mi
Last recorded108,567 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 FLM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 108,567 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all armm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 105,545 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 105,543 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 104,258 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 100,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 96,812 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 96,810 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2020 92,928 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 92,928 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 86,162 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 May 2018 80,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

upper stop light not working

Fail 23 Feb 2018 79,596 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Side Light Not Working

Offside Front Slight Play Inner Track Rod End

Pass 28 Oct 2016 72,643 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 66,049 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 60,840 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 53,929 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 30 Jun 2012 48,861 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 42,611 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 42,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 40,962 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 40,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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