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2008 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration OV08DLD
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 05 May 2027
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 84,911 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- VEHICLE RUSTY UNDERNEATH
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE
23 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 84,909 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- heat shield loose
22 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 84,908 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- heat shield loose
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 84,090 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
25 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 84,090 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
20 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 79,519 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 79,519 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 75,159 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
28 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 75,153 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S and O/S (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 73,588 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2023 1 Jul 20268 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,016 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
7 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,285 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2016 1 Jul 202627 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,751 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2015 1 Jul 20262 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 41,030 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,823 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2013 1 Jul 20266 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 34,823 MI
1 Jul 202628 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,078 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
17 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,612 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2012 1 Jul 202617 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 23,612 MI
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OV08DLD was registered on 2008-03-28
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