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2008 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration FX08ZSO
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 03 Mar 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 116,077 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 116,073 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
15 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 111,544 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury dent (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
14 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 111,540 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Speed limiter plate illegible damaged due to accident (7.10 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
31 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 111,131 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))
3 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 102,637 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
3 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 102,637 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
6 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 95,986 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2021 3 Jun 20265 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 95,986 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
21 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 88,042 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2020 3 Jun 202621 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 88,042 MI
3 Jun 20266 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,918 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear 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))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,125 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,373 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2017 3 Jun 20266 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,377 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2016 3 Jun 20265 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 41,680 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 41,680 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,610 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2013 3 Jun 202630 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 34,610 MI
3 Jun 202624 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 29,662 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,662 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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FX08ZSO was registered on 2008-03-03
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