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BW08 DKK

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,234 mi
Last recorded128,234 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 128,234 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Oct 2022 115,115 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 101,907 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Oct 2021 101,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Split Pin missing. (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2020 92,002 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 92,002 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 82,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 69,844 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed from windscreen ()

Nearside Rear coil spring not correctly located at base

Pass 25 Aug 2017 50,102 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre nail in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre going out of shape

Offside securing clip missing for headlamp

corrosion front and rear suspension

Fail 14 Aug 2017 50,102 miles

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance repeater lamp lens inside headlamp disloged (1.4.A.2e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test bracket from centre windscreen ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre nail in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre going out of shape

Offside securing clip missing for headlamp

corrosion front and rear suspension

Pass 15 Aug 2016 39,434 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 39,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 36,476 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 32,012 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 26,890 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 21,841 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 13,295 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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BW08 DKK is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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