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BW08 DKJ

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,253 mi
Last recorded125,253 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 DKJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 125,253 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 113,495 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 103,762 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 95,290 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 95,290 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 80,668 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 59,233 miles

slight play in offside rear anti rollbar drop link

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 DKJ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW08 DKJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for BW08 DKJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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