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2008 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration LS08TZC
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 14 Jul 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 108,178 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
15 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 108,178 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
9 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 104,312 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
26 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 104,311 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point, marked yellow (5.3.6 (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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm 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))
16 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 91,549 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
13 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 91,549 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm 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))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
14 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 79,181 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2023 9 Jun 202620 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 75,156 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 18/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 18/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55r16 ()
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body all panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front and rear all suspension components corrosion but not seriously weakened
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
5 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 65,947 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- front and rear suspension components corroded
- o/s and n/s floor pans / sill lips corroded, sills have covers fitted
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear possibly more then slight, rear have rubber boots / covers hard to see more investigation may be needed (1.1.12 (f) (i))
18 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 61,731 MI
Expiry date: 24 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- rear sub frame / springs and suspension arms corroded
25 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 57,723 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2019 9 Jun 20265 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 57,081 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2019 9 Jun 20265 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 57,081 MI
9 Jun 202621 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 53,446 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2018 9 Jun 202615 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 49,245 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2017 9 Jun 202615 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 49,245 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)
17 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,914 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2016 9 Jun 202617 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 44,913 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
2 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 40,483 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
14 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 34,775 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2014 9 Jun 20268 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,982 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2013 9 Jun 202617 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 25,584 MI
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LS08TZC was registered on 2008-03-26
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