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OW08HJX
2008 MAZDA 3
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1560cc
General Information
- Registration OW08HJX
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1560cc
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- Expires 10 Oct 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
16
Passes
7
Failures
69.57%
Pass Rate
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78 Total Defects Recorded
11 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 125,896 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
4 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 121,279 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
28 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 121,273 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
29 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 116,117 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 116,117 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 111,054 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 111,054 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
8 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 108,101 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
8 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 108,101 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,075 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,185 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
2 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 101,185 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
21 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 95,664 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2019 28 Jun 202624 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 90,451 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
24 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 90,451 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
24 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,660 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2017 28 Jun 202624 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,909 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
30 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,854 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,391 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
20 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,459 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,072 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2012 28 Jun 202629 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 40,453 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,453 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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OW08HJX was registered on 2008-08-28
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