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OV08KWF
2008 MAZDA 3
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1999cc
General Information
- Registration OV08KWF
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1999cc
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- Expired 27 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
11
Passes
7
Failures
61.11%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
4 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 77,281 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- vehicle fitted with outer sill covers which prevent their inspection Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail at caliper (1.1.12 (a)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords series of cuts on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords series of cuts on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened main suspension arm front mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch holed with corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened main suspension arm front mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 75,730 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- underside vehicle corroded
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 75,730 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired floor (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired floor (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- underside vehicle corroded
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 72,086 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
23 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 72,084 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
14 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 65,235 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 61,009 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2019 27 Jun 202613 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 61,007 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
1 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 56,907 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
31 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 56,905 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
15 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 48,989 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2017 27 Jun 20264 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 35,996 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2016 27 Jun 20263 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 35,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 31,369 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 31,369 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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)
11 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 26,757 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 17,447 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2013 27 Jun 202622 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 13,734 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OV08KWF was registered on 2008-03-29
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