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2008 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration GV08RWJ
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 27 Sep 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 86,435 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 84,792 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
15 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 80,588 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front heat shield insecure
11 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 80,583 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front heat shield insecure
10 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 74,605 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2023 27 Jun 202627 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 72,372 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
20 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 72,372 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
28 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 70,587 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished in tread and side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 70,587 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished in tread and side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
30 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 69,664 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 69,639 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,427 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edges wearing low (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,994 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2018 27 Jun 202625 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 57,489 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2017 27 Jun 202625 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 57,489 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 48,926 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 40,929 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 32,548 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
10 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 22,845 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2013 27 Jun 202625 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,172 MI
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GV08RWJ was registered on 2008-05-29
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