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AO08 BVE

2008 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,953 mi
Last recorded72,953 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 BVE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 72,953 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 67,856 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 67,856 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2021 63,547 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners from interior mirror ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b in the wiper sweep (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 60,400 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 60,400 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 55,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Behind rubber cover. recommend replacement. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Behind rubber cover, recommend replacement. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 49,083 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing between treads

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

Rear Tyre valves perishing both

Pass 16 Mar 2017 41,679 miles

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

Nsr Tyre light perishing

Offside Rear Osr tyre light perishing

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 35,745 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 35,608 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 33,958 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 28,955 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 23,346 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 15 Mar 2011 17,756 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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AO08 BVE is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AO08 BVE, 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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AO08 BVE is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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