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2008 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration FD08HLR
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 12 Apr 2025
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 40,445 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring retaining arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring retaining arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 40,443 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring retaining arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring retaining arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
5 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 37,612 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
4 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 37,611 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
5 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 35,726 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
4 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 35,725 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- heat shield at tank loose
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
16 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 34,338 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
12 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 34,337 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
13 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 33,655 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2021 5 Jun 202613 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 33,650 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 32,723 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
11 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 32,721 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
10 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 31,708 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
3 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 30,731 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake pads worn (on limit)
- rear brake discs corroding
12 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 29,643 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear 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)
12 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 29,642 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear 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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 28,574 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 27,593 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 27,592 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 26,334 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2014 5 Jun 202612 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 25,077 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2013 5 Jun 202618 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,187 MI
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FD08HLR was registered on 2008-05-30
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