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2008 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration LP08WMC
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 25 Nov 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 242,363 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2026 6 Jun 20266 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 242,363 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
7 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 230,701 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 219,210 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2024 6 Jun 202613 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 219,210 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 205,324 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2023 6 Jun 202610 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 205,324 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
5 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 189,518 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 189,518 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 176,543 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2021 6 Jun 202619 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 176,543 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 159,769 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2020 6 Jun 202631 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 159,769 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
16 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 140,427 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2019 6 Jun 202616 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 140,427 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
16 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 120,067 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2018 6 Jun 202616 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 120,067 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
17 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 101,532 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2017 6 Jun 202617 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 101,532 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,805 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2016 6 Jun 202626 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 82,805 MI
6 Jun 202610 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,286 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2015 6 Jun 202610 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 63,286 MI
6 Jun 202626 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,025 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2014 6 Jun 202615 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,587 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2013 6 Jun 202615 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 41,587 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
20 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,896 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LP08WMC was registered on 2008-08-08
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