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Mazda 3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LB08 LUWMOT history

LB08 LUW is a blue petrol Mazda 3 first used on 15 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 75,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
75,368 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 LUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 LUW was last recorded at 75,368 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 3,870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,498 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,870 miles
Average per year
4,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,368 miles
  • 2025 – 71,498 miles
  • 2024 – 66,372 miles
  • 2023 – 61,055 miles
  • 2022 – 55,378 miles
  • 2021 – 50,248 miles
  • 2020 – 46,720 miles
  • 2019 – 39,406 miles
  • 2018 – 31,504 miles
  • 2017 – 23,879 miles
  • 2016 – 18,396 miles
  • 2015 – 17,345 miles
  • 2014 – 15,187 miles
  • 2013 – 13,026 miles
  • 2012 – 10,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,368 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,368 miles (+3,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    75,368 miles
    Test number
    253978909165
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass71,498 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    71,498 miles
    Test number
    456193721705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail71,435 miles (+5,063)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,435 miles
    Test number
    115605387723
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass66,372 miles (+5,317)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    66,372 miles
    Test number
    845427725736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass61,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    61,055 miles
    Test number
    833722327294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail61,052 miles (+5,674)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,052 miles
    Test number
    244813575395
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass55,378 miles (+5,130)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    55,378 miles
    Test number
    711269603249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass50,248 miles (+3,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    50,248 miles
    Test number
    298157723576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass46,720 miles (+7,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    46,720 miles
    Test number
    596628141163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass39,406 miles (+7,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    39,406 miles
    Test number
    611958117294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass31,504 miles (+7,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    31,504 miles
    Test number
    934509384456
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass23,879 miles (+5,483)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    23,879 miles
    Test number
    104476413761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    18,396 miles
    Test number
    463160872696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail18,396 miles (+1,051)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,396 miles
    Test number
    299166031542
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass17,345 miles (+2,158)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    17,345 miles
    Test number
    738911045110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,187 miles (+2,161)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    15,187 miles
    Test number
    758034944114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    13,026 miles
    Test number
    115637533149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail13,026 miles (+2,958)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,026 miles
    Test number
    795437933149
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass10,068 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    10,068 miles
    Test number
    429520742120
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB08 LUW

Does LB08 LUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 LUW is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 LUW?
The MOT on LB08 LUW is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 LUW done?
LB08 LUW was recorded at 75,368 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 4,581 miles a year.
Has LB08 LUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 LUW has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 LUW 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 LUW find?
LB08 LUW passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear coil spring corroded.

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