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2008 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration LR08FNK
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 10 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 135,092 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Heat shield loose
- Underneath vehicle corroded
- exhaust corroded
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
1 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 120,987 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- front and rear sub frames and suspension components corroded.
- Various brake pipes greased.
5 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 116,448 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Subframe and suspension components very rusty
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Engine covers and under trays fitted
5 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 116,447 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Engine covers and under trays fitted
- Subframe and suspension components very rusty
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
4 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,734 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Subframe undercarriage and suspension components very rusty
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Engine covers and under trays fitted
4 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 112,796 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 112,792 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear 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 ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
28 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 110,753 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive crank seal leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 110,753 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive crank seal leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,349 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- subframes and suspension components rusty
- under carriage rusty
- engine covers and under trays fitted
6 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 104,335 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- subframes and suspension components rusty
- under carriage rusty
- engine covers and under trays fitted
26 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,619 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2019 10 Jun 202614 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,827 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2018 10 Jun 20268 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 89,565 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2017 10 Jun 202612 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 86,521 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2016 10 Jun 20267 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,806 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2015 10 Jun 202624 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,539 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
1 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,164 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,276 MI
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LR08FNK was registered on 2008-03-15
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