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BV08 TKF

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,046 mi
Last recorded152,046 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 TKF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 152,046 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside vehicle has surface rust

Pass 16 May 2018 149,161 miles

EML on

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

Under-body corroded in all areas including prescribed areas

Fail 16 May 2018 149,160 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

EML on

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

Under-body corroded in all areas including prescribed areas

Pass 8 May 2017 136,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 117,911 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 117,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 97,463 miles

exhaust hanger broken on middle section but exhaust still secure

front consul suspension arm bush's starting to split

Fail 28 Apr 2015 97,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust hanger broken on middle section but exhaust still secure

front brake discs lipped on edges

front consul suspension arm bush's starting to split

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 79,022 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2013 59,902 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 59,902 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 37,701 miles

n/s rear tyre has slight run out on tread

Pass 10 May 2011 15,833 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 TKF is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TKF, 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 TKF is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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