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SW08KUC
2008 MAZDA 3
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW08KUC
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 23 Mar 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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47 Total Defects Recorded
24 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 78,122 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened quite corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
19 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 78,120 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy image very dim both (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near subframe/sill xs (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened quite corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
19 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 75,330 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- subframe corroded but not considered excessive
- fuel tank straps corroded
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 75,323 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- subframe corroded but not considered excessive
- fuel tank straps corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
18 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 69,883 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 69,855 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 61,057 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
9 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 57,492 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
12 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 55,022 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2021 11 Jun 202612 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 55,022 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
12 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 50,593 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 46,220 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2019 11 Jun 202613 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 42,112 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2018 11 Jun 202613 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 37,611 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2017 11 Jun 202613 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 37,611 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
12 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 34,951 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2016 11 Jun 202611 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 31,698 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2015 11 Jun 202614 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 25,106 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2014 11 Jun 202614 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 25,106 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
13 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 19,584 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 13,264 MI
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SW08KUC was registered on 2008-06-14
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