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BV57 BVS

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,408 mi
Last recorded161,408 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 BVS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 161,408 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 161,408 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 152,138 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Small chip in windscreen

Fail 11 Jun 2020 152,133 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Jun 2019 143,236 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box hanger broke (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 132,242 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 132,242 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2017 121,526 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 121,525 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 110,638 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 99,692 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 99,692 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 88,196 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 76,664 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 71,727 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge and on tread bar in dicaters

Pass 13 Dec 2011 58,886 miles

o/s/r tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 13 Jan 2011 45,878 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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BV57 BVS is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,349cc 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 BV57 BVS, 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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BV57 BVS is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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