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Mazda 3

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LB08 HLXMOT history

LB08 HLX is a grey petrol Mazda 3 first used on 26 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 30,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
30,994 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 HLX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 HLX was last recorded at 30,994 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,523 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
471 miles
Average per year
1,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 30,994 miles
  • 2024 – 30,523 miles
  • 2023 – 29,714 miles
  • 2022 – 29,180 miles
  • 2021 – 28,669 miles
  • 2020 – 28,307 miles
  • 2019 – 27,939 miles
  • 2018 – 27,221 miles
  • 2017 – 25,888 miles
  • 2016 – 23,504 miles
  • 2015 – 21,006 miles
  • 2014 – 18,498 miles
  • 2013 – 16,080 miles
  • 2012 – 13,741 miles
  • 2011 – 10,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,994 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Fuel cap seal is starting to perish.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,994 miles (+471)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    30,994 miles
    Test number
    619324621820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass30,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    30,523 miles
    Test number
    989482072256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail30,523 miles (+809)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,523 miles
    Test number
    946785555037
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

  4. Pass29,714 miles (+534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    29,714 miles
    Test number
    808080535111
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass29,180 miles (+511)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    29,180 miles
    Test number
    547023694563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass28,669 miles (+362)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    28,669 miles
    Test number
    343197037599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass28,307 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    28,307 miles
    Test number
    968083607520
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is starting to perish.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail28,306 miles (+367)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,306 miles
    Test number
    604999628377
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is starting to perish.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass27,939 miles (+718)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    27,939 miles
    Test number
    411864006987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,221 miles (+1,333)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    27,221 miles
    Test number
    120128135973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,888 miles (+2,384)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    25,888 miles
    Test number
    259954413545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,504 miles (+2,498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    23,504 miles
    Test number
    495985450148
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside tyres nailed

  13. Pass21,006 miles (+2,508)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    21,006 miles
    Test number
    617132645841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,498 miles (+2,418)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    18,498 miles
    Test number
    299547224299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,080 miles (+2,339)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    16,080 miles
    Test number
    225150823206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,741 miles (+2,890)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    13,741 miles
    Test number
    258235432240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    10,851 miles
    Test number
    578925531281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 HLX

Does LB08 HLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 HLX is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 HLX?
The MOT on LB08 HLX is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 HLX done?
LB08 HLX was recorded at 30,994 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 1,414 miles a year.
Has LB08 HLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 HLX has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 HLX 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 LB08 HLX find?
LB08 HLX passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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