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2008 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration OV08KWZ
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1999cc
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- Expired 10 Feb 2022
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,412 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Under carriage and suspension components very rusty
- Engine covers and under trays fitted
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
5 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 107,404 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers and under trays fitted
- Under carriage and suspension components very rusty
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
26 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 107,277 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn loose ball joint loose in suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
27 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,101 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative and lens broken
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative - faulty connection
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge - scalloped wear (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
27 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 102,101 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative and lens broken
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative - faulty connection
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge - scalloped wear (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
11 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 92,035 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Fog lamp not working
11 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 92,034 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Fog lamp not working
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 83,717 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2019 30 Jun 202629 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 83,717 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
23 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,305 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge
23 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 75,305 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
23 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,866 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2017 30 Jun 202623 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 64,866 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
28 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,889 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2016 30 Jun 202627 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 55,889 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
28 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,925 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2015Advisory 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)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 46,925 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
29 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,045 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 38,045 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 28,979 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2013 30 Jun 202629 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,494 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2012 30 Jun 202629 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 21,494 MI
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OV08KWZ was registered on 2008-03-29
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