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2008 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration SP08JBZ
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2008
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 04 Aug 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 127,575 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- superficial corrosion on underside / suspension but not to excess
4 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 127,572 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- superficial corrosion on underside / suspension but not to excess
19 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 125,563 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- superficial corrosion on underside / suspension / fuel filler pipes but not to excess
18 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 125,561 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- superficial corrosion on underside / suspension / fuel filler pipes but not to excess
20 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 123,861 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- superficial corrosion on underside and suspension but not to excess
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
20 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 123,861 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- superficial corrosion on underside and suspension but not to excess
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
22 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 121,714 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- underside corroded
20 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 121,711 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- underside corroded
24 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 115,248 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2022 7 Jun 202623 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 115,244 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
9 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 108,440 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear REAR AXEL CORRODED
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 103,482 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2020 7 Jun 202623 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,841 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil Sump Pan Corroded
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust System Corroded
- Offside Rear Light Unit Damaged Cracked
17 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 96,830 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Light Unit Damaged Cracked
- Exhaust System Corroded
- Nearside 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))
- Oil Sump Pan Corroded
26 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,316 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- o/s/r tyre tread slightly corroded
- o/s/r coil spring corroded
- o/s/f wiper blade smearing slightly
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn on edges 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
5 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,055 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- o/s/r coil spring corroded
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 83,055 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- o/s/r coil spring corroded
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,112 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2016 7 Jun 20262 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,688 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2015 7 Jun 20261 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 59,630 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
9 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,142 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2014 7 Jun 202618 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,496 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,839 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2012 7 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!
SP08JBZ was registered on 2008-06-23
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