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2008 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration OV08DKF
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 01 Nov 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 107,090 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
11 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 106,571 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear along suspension components , and mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear along both side sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear, along subframe mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both side front nd rear (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 7% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
25 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 105,696 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))
- Ns and Os inner sills corroding
18 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 102,886 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
18 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 102,886 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
27 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 101,380 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2022 1 Jul 202623 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 100,178 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2021 1 Jul 202627 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 94,516 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight corrosion to rear suspension area
- Slight corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner sill areas
- Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
28 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 83,304 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- engine under trays fitted
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn more on o/s (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear tyre balding on inner edge strong advise change asap
- Oil leak ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn more on o/s (3.5.1g)
- rear suspension generally rusty
24 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,875 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
29 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,866 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
1 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,309 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 49,309 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
2 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,690 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2015 1 Jul 20264 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,783 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2014 1 Jul 20264 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 25,966 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2013 1 Jul 20266 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 18,421 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2012 1 Jul 20266 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 18,421 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
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OV08DKF was registered on 2008-03-28
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