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2008 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration LS08UBO
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 29 May 2025
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 115,745 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- general underbody and all the components corroded and covered with black under sealant
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 115,737 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 110,474 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 110,472 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 107,035 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and inner and outer sidewalls signs of underinflation damage (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
20 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 106,926 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure two brackets rusted off and hanging on axle (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and inner and outer sidewalls signs of underinflation damage (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
21 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 105,198 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
27 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,753 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
3 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,929 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- rear subframe slightly corroded
- front subframe slightly corroded
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
2 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 90,925 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
21 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,694 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust silencer slightly loose slightly corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
18 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 83,691 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust silencer slightly loose slightly corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
31 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,057 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2019 6 Jun 202617 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,836 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2018 6 Jun 20268 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,929 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2017 6 Jun 20266 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,067 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,733 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,784 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2014 6 Jun 20268 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 48,751 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
9 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,592 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2013 6 Jun 202614 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,659 MI
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LS08UBO was registered on 2008-03-26
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