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BW08 DKD

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,912 mi
Last recorded95,912 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 DKD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 95,912 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2017 95,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 87,622 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 73,075 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 56,376 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 41,376 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 41,365 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 23,008 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 16,482 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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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BW08 DKD is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BW08 DKD, 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 BW08 DKD registered?

BW08 DKD is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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