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2008 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration LS08TYZ
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 17 Dec 2025
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 165,832 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills front to rear O/S & N/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))
18 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 154,825 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle and inner sills front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
14 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 154,682 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle and inner sills front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
9 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 141,721 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 141,721 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 130,378 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
20 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 117,001 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2021 9 Jun 202613 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,050 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2020 9 Jun 202618 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,300 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2019 9 Jun 202610 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 99,300 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
29 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,203 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
8 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 90,492 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
1 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 90,246 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
27 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,346 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear most rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
8 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,585 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2016 9 Jun 202611 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,236 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2015 9 Jun 202610 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 75,235 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
28 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,563 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2015 9 Jun 202627 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 72,563 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
25 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,781 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2014 9 Jun 202627 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,432 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2013 9 Jun 202625 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,380 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LS08TYZ was registered on 2008-03-26
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