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BF08 VTX

2008 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,022 mi
Last recorded125,022 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 VTX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 125,022 miles

Engine sump corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 125,022 miles

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

Engine sump corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 106,307 miles

Engine sump corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 106,307 miles

Engine sump corroded

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 97,881 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 97,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2021 92,730 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 89,528 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 84,227 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2019 84,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2018 79,292 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 73,133 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 68,244 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 64,942 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges.

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edges.

Fail 25 Feb 2015 64,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges.

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edges.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 61,366 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 61,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2013 46,773 miles

both sides rear suspension lateral links bushs splitting

near side front suspension bottom arm rear bush splitting

off side washer jet partily blocked

Pass 25 Feb 2012 36,623 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 28,135 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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 VTX is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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