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SL08APY
2008 MAZDA 3
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SL08APY
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 29 Sep 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
15
Passes
5
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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46 Total Defects Recorded
30 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 123,270 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 117,322 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded BOTHSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTHSIDE (1.1.12 (f) (i))
29 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 112,843 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded BOTHSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTHSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
14 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 109,171 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2023 11 Jun 20266 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 87,360 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
30 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,768 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
30 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 82,764 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,162 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2020 11 Jun 202613 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 81,159 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
10 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 75,553 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2019 11 Jun 202610 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 75,553 MI
11 Jun 20264 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 66,720 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2018 11 Jun 20262 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,790 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2017 11 Jun 20261 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 58,790 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
5 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 48,902 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 48,902 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
12 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 41,781 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
15 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 34,361 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,586 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2013 11 Jun 20264 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 20,293 MI
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SL08APY was registered on 2008-03-17
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