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2008 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration OV08KWH
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1999cc
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- Expires 18 Jun 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 105,901 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- both headlight aims just visible
- both front tyres wearing on outer edges
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 101,878 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
19 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 97,920 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2025 27 Jun 202618 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 97,908 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
9 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 93,566 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust heat shield insecure
- Rear brake discs corroded
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 93,566 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust heat shield insecure
- Rear brake discs corroded
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 86,849 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn on inner edge 1.8mm 205/50/17 W (5.2.3 (e))
16 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 86,849 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn on inner edge 1.8mm 205/50/17 W (5.2.3 (e))
16 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 77,430 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 Y 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & wearing on inner edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
15 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 77,408 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & wearing on inner edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 Y 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 70,947 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2021Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge & low on tread 205/50/17 93W 3mm Dangerous
18 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 70,896 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge & low on tread 205/50/17 93W 3mm Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
21 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 62,816 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 53,954 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Surface Corrosion In All Areas Under Vehicle
- Plastic Covers Fitted Too Outer Sills
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
30 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 53,954 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In Tyre Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Surface Corrosion In All Areas Under Vehicle
- Plastic Covers Fitted Too Outer Sills
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 44,126 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
21 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 36,932 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 34,809 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2015 27 Jun 20266 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 31,329 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2014 27 Jun 202629 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 28,573 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2013 27 Jun 202631 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,405 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2012 27 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OV08KWH was registered on 2008-03-29
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