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SW08TRZ
2008 MAZDA 3
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW08TRZ
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 14 Aug 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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54 Total Defects Recorded
15 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 164,887 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2026 19 Jun 20264 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 155,314 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
13 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 151,268 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front bumper loose
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
13 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 151,268 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front bumper loose
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
19 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 147,416 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
18 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 147,416 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system burst in rollers (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front 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 Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen have adjusted this (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output foggy (4.1.4 (b))
20 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 139,183 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s front bumper insecure but not likely to become detached
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
20 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 139,183 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s front bumper insecure but not likely to become detached
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 132,782 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
28 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 132,782 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished & cracking within the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
12 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 123,254 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- front tyres wearing slightly on inner shoulders
12 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 123,254 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- front tyres wearing slightly on inner shoulders
20 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 113,440 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- parking brake lever has little reserve travel
- Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed slightly (7.1.2 (b) (i))
10 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 102,035 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
10 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 102,035 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
22 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,286 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2017 19 Jun 202615 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 90,994 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
20 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,940 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2016 19 Jun 202614 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 62,435 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2015 19 Jun 202614 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 62,425 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
2 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,331 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
30 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 28,662 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
25 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 13,322 MI
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SW08TRZ was registered on 2008-08-06
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