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Mazda 3

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 2,261 cc

L8 TBPMOT history

L8 TBP is a silver petrol Mazda 3 first used on 9 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 132,327 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

L8 TBP silver Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
132,327 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,072 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 TBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,261 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 TBP was last recorded at 132,327 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 5,663 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,664 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,663 miles
Average per year
7,072 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,327 miles
  • 2025 – 126,664 miles
  • 2024 – 119,110 miles
  • 2023 – 110,853 miles
  • 2022 – 100,757 miles
  • 2021 – 89,954 miles
  • 2020 – 81,742 miles
  • 2019 – 75,098 miles
  • 2018 – 69,814 miles
  • 2017 – 64,258 miles
  • 2016 – 58,976 miles
  • 2015 – 53,345 miles
  • 2014 – 48,722 miles
  • 2013 – 46,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,327 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust bracket corroded off but exhaust not likely to become detached

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Cracked.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring incorrectly fitted but not insecure.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,327 miles (+5,663)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    132,327 miles
    Test number
    414098759971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass126,664 miles (+7,554)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    126,664 miles
    Test number
    663851988266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    119,110 miles
    Test number
    447810375133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail119,110 miles (+8,257)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,110 miles
    Test number
    133138289981
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass110,853 miles (+10,096)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    110,853 miles
    Test number
    357335666626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,757 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    100,757 miles
    Test number
    984316073148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust bracket corroded off but exhaust not likely to become detached

  7. Fail100,757 miles (+10,803)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,757 miles
    Test number
    382245972943
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust bracket corroded off but exhaust not likely to become detached

  8. Pass89,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,954 miles
    Test number
    663343932492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail89,954 miles (+8,212)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,954 miles
    Test number
    896495565043
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass81,742 miles (+601)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    81,742 miles
    Test number
    442835418212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,141 miles (+76)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    81,141 miles
    Test number
    588476006853
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Cracked. (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring incorrectly fitted but not insecure.

  12. Fail81,065 miles (+5,967)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,065 miles
    Test number
    897301169929
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative Arm broken. (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Cracked. (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring incorrectly fitted but not insecure.

  13. Pass75,098 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    75,098 miles
    Test number
    103162993127
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault light on dashboard (5.2.3 (h) (i))

  14. Fail75,098 miles (+5,284)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,098 miles
    Test number
    640655746434
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Hand brake lever (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault light on dashboard (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass69,814 miles (+5,556)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    69,814 miles
    Test number
    967627178977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,258 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    64,258 miles
    Test number
    221301298996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,257 miles (+5,281)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,257 miles
    Test number
    427804601163
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  18. Pass58,976 miles (+5,631)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    58,976 miles
    Test number
    498353962245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,345 miles (+4,623)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    53,345 miles
    Test number
    936467545090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,722 miles (+2,180)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,722 miles
    Test number
    439886774051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,542 miles (+6,881)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    46,542 miles
    Test number
    368287863407
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre is starting to go out of shape.

  22. Pass39,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    39,661 miles
    Test number
    136935923043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 TBP

Does L8 TBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 TBP is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 TBP?
The MOT on L8 TBP is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 TBP done?
L8 TBP was recorded at 132,327 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 7,072 miles a year.
Has L8 TBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 TBP has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 TBP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L8 TBP find?
L8 TBP passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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