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DE08 BYN

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,147 mi
Last recorded118,147 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 BYN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 118,147 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil level low

Fail 13 May 2019 118,147 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil level low

Pass 16 May 2018 108,084 miles

Engine oil very low

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Undertray insecure

Fail 12 May 2018 108,084 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens has condensation (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine oil very low

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Undertray insecure

Pass 16 May 2017 98,776 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pads getting low

Front undertray insecure

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 16 May 2017 98,773 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pads getting low

Front undertray insecure

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 90,146 miles

Bumper damaged n/s/f

N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/s/r brake pad worn

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 May 2015 78,827 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 66,644 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 66,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 55,493 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)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,892 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 37,059 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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DE08 BYN is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE08 BYN, 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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DE08 BYN is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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