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BD08 WVT

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,895 mi
Last recorded138,895 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 WVT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 138,895 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 122,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 111,633 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 111,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 104,150 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 104,150 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2020 98,376 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 93,913 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 86,235 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 86,235 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 81,331 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 76,443 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 May 2015 71,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2014 63,740 miles

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

both sides front suspension bottom arms rear bushs splitting

Fail 15 May 2014 63,740 miles

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

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

both sides front suspension bottom arms rear bushs splitting

Pass 24 May 2013 52,686 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect nsr seatbelt as child seat fitted,

Pass 26 May 2012 40,547 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 31,409 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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BD08 WVT is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD08 WVT, 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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BD08 WVT is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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