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2008 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration SW08DDJ
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 05 Jul 2022
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 108,838 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- front and rear of under side corroded
- Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
6 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 100,636 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- full underside of vehicle corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight cracks appearing aswell (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 100,635 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- full underside of vehicle corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight cracks appearing aswell (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 98,557 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,897 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2019 10 Jun 202613 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 85,897 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,662 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2018 10 Jun 20268 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 60,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
9 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 41,833 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 41,832 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 41,584 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (3.5.1i)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)
1 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 35,698 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
20 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 31,196 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2015 10 Jun 202617 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 31,023 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 26,092 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2014 10 Jun 202617 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 20,359 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2013 10 Jun 202620 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 15,092 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2012 10 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!
SW08DDJ was registered on 2008-04-28
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