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BW08 DKE

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,458 mi
Last recorded120,458 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 DKE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 120,458 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 112,074 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 112,074 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low Realigned n/s to balance beams. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 101,839 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2017 95,131 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test screen clip ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 89,054 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 79,908 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 67,589 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 57,497 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 57,497 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing low close to minimum pad depth 1.5mm

Pass 13 Jul 2012 46,963 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 36,843 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 36,840 miles

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

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 DKE is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DKE, 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 DKE registered?

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

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