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SW08OYL
2008 MAZDA 3
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW08OYL
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 20 Dec 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
15
Passes
3
Failures
83.33%
Pass Rate
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50 Total Defects Recorded
18 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 27,990 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
17 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 27,717 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring retaining arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Strut top mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring retaining arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Both front wheel arch areas corroding slightly
21 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 27,232 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front floor areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear suspension components corroding slightly
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 27,230 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear suspension components corroding slightly
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front floor areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 26,450 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 25,502 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 24,722 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 23,945 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2021 12 Jun 202619 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 23,297 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2019 12 Jun 202619 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 23,297 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
25 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 22,748 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2018 12 Jun 202614 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 22,388 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2017Advisory 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)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 21,843 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2016 12 Jun 202616 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 21,054 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2015 12 Jun 202616 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 21,052 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
2 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 19,935 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2014 12 Jun 202630 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 18,841 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2013 12 Jun 20265 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 17,150 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2012 12 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!
SW08OYL was registered on 2008-07-25
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