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2008 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration LS08TYF
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 02 Mar 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 145,009 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 140,747 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- all front and rear suspension components have corrosion
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- has under trays + sill covers fitted
- engine oil sump corroded
2 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 140,743 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- has under trays + sill covers fitted
- engine oil sump corroded
- all front and rear suspension components have corrosion
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
4 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 135,737 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- has under trays + sill covers fitted
- engine oil sump corroded
- all front and rear suspension components have corrosion
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
4 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 135,737 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- all front and rear suspension components have corrosion
- engine oil sump corroded
- has under trays + sill covers fitted
5 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 126,385 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- engine oil sump rusty
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides -- front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lamps hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
5 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,242 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- all rear suspension components have corrosion
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides -- inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
16 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 103,717 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))
16 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 103,716 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))
16 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 98,969 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
15 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 85,442 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
15 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 85,440 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
15 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 71,529 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
16 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,509 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
16 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 60,508 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
18 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 49,072 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
27 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 38,624 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2016 9 Jun 202627 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 38,624 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
12 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 28,616 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2015 9 Jun 20263 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 25,397 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2014 9 Jun 202621 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 21,959 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2013 9 Jun 202624 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 18,406 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2012 9 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!
LS08TYF was registered on 2008-03-26
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