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BV08 TLN

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

154,627 mi
Last recorded154,627 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 TLN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 154,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2020 151,839 miles

Rear axle corroded

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2020 151,839 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2019 142,701 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 142,593 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 136,491 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 136,302 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 129,154 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 129,154 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 113,463 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 113,463 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2015 91,629 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 91,629 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 72,970 miles

front brake discs lightly scored

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 30 May 2014 72,970 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front brake discs lightly scored

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 14 Jun 2013 55,142 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 55,131 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 36,288 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 36,288 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 22,509 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 TLN is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 TLN, 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 TLN is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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