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SW08TSY
2008 MAZDA 3
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW08TSY
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 05 Feb 2027
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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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60 Total Defects Recorded
5 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 81,780 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Underbody corrosion
- Steering and suspension components corroded
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
3 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 71,684 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- front bumper loose at offside
- washer jets misaligned
- Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
1 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 71,684 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- front bumper loose at offside
- washer jets misaligned
- Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
6 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 65,582 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Floor corroded but not excessive.
- Nearside Front Floor corroded but not excessive.
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 65,569 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Floor corroded but not excessive.
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Floor corroded but not excessive.
24 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 62,376 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2024 19 Jun 202624 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 62,375 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
24 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 59,166 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 56,859 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
19 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 52,536 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
18 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 52,536 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
23 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 45,994 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust hangars in poor condition.
- Vehicle undersealed.
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))
- Slight smear at front wiper blades.
13 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 45,994 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust hangars in poor condition.
- Vehicle undersealed.
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))
- Slight smear at front wiper blades.
28 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 40,180 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Sump corroded but not leaking.
30 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 35,418 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- several proscribed areas corroded but not considered excessive
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
30 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 35,418 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage passenger door (6.1.C.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- several proscribed areas corroded but not considered excessive
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 30,676 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2016 19 Jun 202619 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 24,673 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2015 19 Jun 202619 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 24,671 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 19,815 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2014 19 Jun 202618 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 19,815 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
20 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 18,009 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2013 19 Jun 202612 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 15,436 MI
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SW08TSY was registered on 2008-08-15
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