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2008 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration LP08DJY
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1999cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 06 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 120,742 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
17 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 106,914 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both front wishbone bushes (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 106,914 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both front wishbone bushes (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
16 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 98,748 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both N/S O/S rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
15 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 98,748 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both N/S O/S rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe mounting (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 91,037 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective tall pipe end (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 86,655 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2023 6 Jun 202621 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 86,655 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
8 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 83,429 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2022 6 Jun 20268 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 83,429 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
16 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,592 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2021 6 Jun 202616 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 77,592 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
18 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,725 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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))
- 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))
18 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 72,725 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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))
- 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))
17 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,654 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2018 6 Jun 202618 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 50,994 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 50,994 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front nail in tyre
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 37,457 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 30,749 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2015 6 Jun 202622 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 30,749 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
25 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 28,387 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2014Reason(s) for failure
- air bag warning light on Dangerous
19 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 25,924 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,692 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2012 6 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LP08DJY was registered on 2008-06-27
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