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OV08KVL
2008 MAZDA 3
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1999cc
General Information
- Registration OV08KVL
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1999cc
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- Expires 15 Dec 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
16
Passes
8
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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72 Total Defects Recorded
2 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 165,936 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
2 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 165,936 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
9 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 157,134 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear vehicle structure corroded
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 145,857 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front fog lamp cracked
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
7 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 145,854 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front fog lamp cracked
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
9 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 134,429 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor/spare wheel well corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front foglamp cracked
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))
3 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 122,920 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))
3 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 122,920 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) 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
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))
11 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 113,257 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
11 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 113,257 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
5 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,563 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2020 30 Jun 20265 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 101,563 MI
30 Jun 202629 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,948 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
24 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 78,581 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 78,577 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,307 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 67,307 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,151 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
23 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,116 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2015 30 Jun 202623 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 46,116 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
6 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,994 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2014 30 Jun 202624 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 28,067 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
16 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 20,100 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2012 30 Jun 202631 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,814 MI
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OV08KVL was registered on 2008-03-31
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