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BV08 ZXP

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

84,586 mi
Last recorded84,586 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 84,586 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 80,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 77,963 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 77,963 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 76,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 70,618 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 70,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 21 Dec 2017 65,027 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 65,027 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 59,553 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 59,553 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 53,979 miles

Nearside Rear lens brake light starting to show white light

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

oil leaks

Fail 23 Jan 2016 53,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear lens brake light starting to show white light

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

oil leaks

Pass 7 Feb 2015 48,096 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 42,039 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 42,039 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 36,513 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 36,513 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 30,193 miles

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both front wipers smearing screen

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 2 Mar 2012 30,193 miles

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

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

advice tracking check

both front wipers smearing screen

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 16 Mar 2011 23,481 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 ZXP 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 61.9%.

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 ZXP, 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 ZXP registered?

BV08 ZXP is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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