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BW57 CXT

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

90,212 mi
Last recorded90,212 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 CXT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 90,212 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 87,530 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 83,983 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 79,370 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 79,362 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 73,527 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2021 69,200 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 66,496 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 63,032 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 63,032 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

little travel left on parking brake

Pass 6 Feb 2018 59,952 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 3 Feb 2017 55,690 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 5 Feb 2016 48,523 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 40,270 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 32,664 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 26,372 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 18,600 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 13,775 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 12,478 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BW57 CXT is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BW57 CXT, 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 BW57 CXT registered?

BW57 CXT is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 February 2008.

Is BW57 CXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW57 CXT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW57 CXT have outstanding finance?

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