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SW08TSU
2008 MAZDA 3
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW08TSU
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 11 Feb 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
15
Passes
4
Failures
78.95%
Pass Rate
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42 Total Defects Recorded
12 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 68,166 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
10 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 68,165 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
16 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 64,319 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear sus. arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 59,699 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
31 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 59,696 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
18 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 53,609 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 53,601 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 47,917 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2022 19 Jun 202628 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 43,353 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion on underside of vehicle not considered excessive
25 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 43,353 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake performance not tested due to the fluid leak (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- 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
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- corrosion on underside of vehicle not considered excessive
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded not excessive (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
8 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 40,210 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2020 19 Jun 202622 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 37,741 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 32,460 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 28,460 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2017 19 Jun 202612 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 24,036 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2016Advisory 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)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 19,828 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2015 19 Jun 202620 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 15,690 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2014 19 Jun 202620 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 12,134 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2013 19 Jun 202620 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 10,845 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2012 19 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!
SW08TSU was registered on 2008-08-27
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