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2008 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration LP08WLW
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 18 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 106,725 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
19 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 106,725 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory 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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
20 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 96,665 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- Oil sump slightly corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- 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))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
12 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 96,646 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil sump slightly corroded
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
14 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 87,638 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2024 6 Jun 202615 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 80,292 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2023 6 Jun 202615 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 80,292 MI
6 Jun 202630 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 73,965 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise repair (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise repair (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 73,965 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise repair (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise repair (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
27 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 69,522 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush severely deteriorated. Advise repair (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush severely deteriorated. Advise repair (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
27 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 64,861 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within tread area. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
26 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 59,675 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2019 6 Jun 202626 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 59,675 MI
6 Jun 202627 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 55,685 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2018 6 Jun 202621 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 48,919 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2017 6 Jun 202623 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 40,903 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2016 6 Jun 202621 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 33,114 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2015 6 Jun 202630 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 25,672 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2014 6 Jun 202618 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 17,203 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2013 6 Jun 202626 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 9,626 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 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!
LP08WLW was registered on 2008-07-31
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