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CK08 BSY

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

152,239 mi
Last recorded152,239 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 BSY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 152,239 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear subframe undersealed

Fail 24 Apr 2020 152,238 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 146,369 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover, sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2018 134,925 miles

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

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

engine cover, sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 118,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine cover, sill covers and under trays fitted

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Pass 29 Feb 2016 99,164 miles

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)

engine cover, sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 79,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2014 63,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2013 49,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2012 38,212 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 29,322 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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CK08 BSY is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CK08 BSY, 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 CK08 BSY registered?

CK08 BSY is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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