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2008 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration ML08ZVG
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 07 Mar 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 80,515 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Corrosion to inner and outer sills
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Corrosion to rear chassis rails
19 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 80,508 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Corrosion to inner and outer sills
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Corrosion to rear chassis rails
6 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 78,565 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Corrosion to rear chassis rails
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Corrosion to inner and outer sills
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 78,518 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Corrosion to inner and outer sills
- Corrosion to rear chassis rails
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 76,527 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2025 20 Jun 20263 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 74,296 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2024 20 Jun 20263 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 74,279 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
3 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 71,647 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- n/s and o/s rear inner sills corroded
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 69,592 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 66,241 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
7 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 61,404 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/r tyre 3mm tread left.
- underbody/inner sills corroded not to x/s at time of test.
- n/s/r tyre 2.5mm tread left.
7 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 61,400 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- underbody/inner sills corroded not to x/s at time of test.
- o/s/r tyre 3mm tread left.
- n/s/r tyre 2.5mm tread left.
20 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 53,352 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2019 20 Jun 20268 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 48,496 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2018 20 Jun 202611 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 42,221 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2017 20 Jun 202611 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 42,221 MI
20 Jun 202630 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 37,234 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2016 20 Jun 202631 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 32,037 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2015 20 Jun 20268 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 26,661 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2014 20 Jun 202623 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 21,394 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2013 20 Jun 202627 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 14,929 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2012 20 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!
ML08ZVG was registered on 2008-05-30
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