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2008 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration OV08KVU
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 29 Aug 2024
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 110,667 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 110,667 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 102,157 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 102,157 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
25 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 93,994 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
25 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 86,847 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 86,847 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 79,868 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
23 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,546 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
29 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 65,855 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2018 30 Jun 202629 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 65,855 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
24 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,659 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2017 30 Jun 202616 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 55,690 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2017 30 Jun 202610 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 55,672 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,175 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 43,687 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,241 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2014 30 Jun 20269 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,708 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2013 30 Jun 202614 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,420 MI
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OV08KVU was registered on 2008-03-28
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