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SW08JVF
2008 MAZDA 3
Colour: White
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW08JVF
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2008
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 07 Aug 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
14
Passes
8
Failures
63.64%
Pass Rate
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56 Total Defects Recorded
8 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 116,320 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear door damaged
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
8 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 116,320 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear door damaged
6 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 111,350 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 106,004 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
13 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 105,997 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened also rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
14 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 98,832 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- front and rear under body and component cover with under sealed.
20 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 95,866 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint ----- slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 95,866 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint ----- slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,867 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- car has a lot of surface rust under side
20 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 64,123 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2019 10 Jun 202628 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 59,241 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- front & rear sub frames & suspension rusty
27 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 59,241 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front & rear sub frames & suspension rusty
25 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,917 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
18 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 52,868 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
10 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 46,324 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
21 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 41,785 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2015 10 Jun 202621 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 41,785 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
5 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,720 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2014 10 Jun 20265 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 36,720 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,797 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2013 10 Jun 20264 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 29,797 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
3 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,264 MI
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SW08JVF was registered on 2008-06-20
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