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2008 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration OU08LPL
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2261cc
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- Expires 15 Dec 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 103,354 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Axel Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
16 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 100,971 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2025 3 Jul 20268 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 100,342 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2024 3 Jul 202614 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 99,143 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- both front exhaust rubbers split
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 99,132 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- both front exhaust rubbers split
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,793 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- engine/under/sill covers
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
2 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 86,793 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine/under/sill covers
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
23 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,822 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge
7 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 67,268 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Oil leak ()
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
7 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 67,268 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
15 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 57,099 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2017 3 Jul 202621 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 47,489 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,799 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
7 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 31,306 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2014 3 Jul 202621 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 23,986 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2013 3 Jul 20267 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 15,947 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2012 3 Jul 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!
OU08LPL was registered on 2008-04-05
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