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BD08 XTW

2008 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

43,865 mi
Last recorded43,865 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 XTW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 43,865 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle and suspension components corroded

front sub-frame and suspension arms corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2025 42,001 miles

All front and rear suspension components corroded

Coil spring corroded both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rear mount broken exhaust system adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded, not seriously weakened

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 39,618 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from the swept area ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Apr 2024 39,570 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn apart (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements cracked (0.1 (d))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from the swept area ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 May 2023 37,879 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside Corrosion

Fail 1 May 2023 37,879 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside Corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2021 35,416 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 33,713 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 31,768 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 29,841 miles

Offside Rear slight cracking of tread

Pass 19 May 2017 27,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 May 2016 24,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 22,671 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 20,628 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 18,587 miles

both rear tyres tread cracked os front tread cracked

Pass 26 May 2012 16,228 miles

front discs lipped and corroded

front wipers smearing

osf tyre cracking all over and worn low on inner edge

screw in nsr tyre and cracking all over

Pass 23 May 2011 13,854 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 XTW is a 2008 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 XTW, 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 BD08 XTW registered?

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

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