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2008 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration OV08KVX
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 21 Dec 2024
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 103,827 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- all suspension parts corroded
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- rear subframe corroded
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
27 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 103,827 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- all suspension parts corroded
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- rear subframe corroded
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
20 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 100,864 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear subframes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,027 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,293 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
18 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 90,218 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
18 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 90,218 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
13 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,682 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust middle rear hanger broken but not effecting the security of the exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
12 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 86,682 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust middle rear hanger broken but not effecting the security of the exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,362 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
21 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,624 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2017 28 Jun 202620 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 79,624 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,691 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2016 28 Jun 202626 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,548 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 73,548 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
26 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,971 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2015 28 Jun 202628 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,074 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
27 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 50,074 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
23 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,715 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
22 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 25,024 MI
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OV08KVX was registered on 2008-03-29
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