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OV08KVZ
2008 MAZDA 3
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration OV08KVZ
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
13
Passes
6
Failures
68.42%
Pass Rate
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91 Total Defects Recorded
6 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 96,143 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floor to sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- corrosion throughout underside of vehicle
- sill covers fitted
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 90,662 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- slight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle
14 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 85,572 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 80,475 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
17 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 80,472 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel pedal sinks to the floor under pressure (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 74,025 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust hanger is broken although the system is securely mounted
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damage but not to structural cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip damage in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
21 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 74,017 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perishing has exposed cords within the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear exhaust heatshield is loose
- Rear exhaust hanger is broken although the system is securely mounted
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damage but not to structural cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip damage in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,724 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer surface (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer surface (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear heatshield insecure but not at fuel tank
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
24 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 68,660 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer surface (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer surface (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear heatshield insecure but not at fuel tank
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 61,278 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Rear exhaust supporting hangers are rusty although the system is securely mounted
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear tyre has outer sidewall damage but not to the structural cords
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
29 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 53,265 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2017 28 Jun 202628 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 53,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)
- Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
- Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative bloth (1.7.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- brake disc modified but not seriously weakened all e 4 (3.5.1n)
25 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 47,283 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
25 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 47,283 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
12 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 40,554 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
9 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 40,515 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,248 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2014 28 Jun 20268 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 25,622 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2013 28 Jun 20269 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 17,140 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OV08KVZ was registered on 2008-03-29
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