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BF08 HVG

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,334 mi
Last recorded159,334 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 HVG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 159,334 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 159,332 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 146,245 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2021 146,244 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 135,918 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 129,874 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 129,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 129,128 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak rusty sump ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 129,127 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak rusty sump ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 120,712 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 120,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 100,756 miles

Centre centre heat shield hanging down

Front Front Number plat Damge

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 100,756 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rear Discs are very corroded (3.5.1i)

Centre centre heat shield hanging down

Front Front Number plat Damge

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side's (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 81,298 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 65,502 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 65,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

engine oil very low

rear discs coroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 56,887 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 44,557 miles

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

chip in windscreen

wipers slightly smeering

Pass 9 Mar 2011 30,109 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)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

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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BF08 HVG is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BF08 HVG, 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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BF08 HVG is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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