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Mazda 3

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LB08 VCDMOT history

LB08 VCD is a black petrol Mazda 3 first used on 29 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 105,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
105,774 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,088 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 VCD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 VCD was last recorded at 105,774 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,756 miles · 28 May 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
6,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,774 miles
  • 2025 – 102,321 miles
  • 2024 – 97,531 miles
  • 2023 – 91,304 miles
  • 2022 – 86,908 miles
  • 2021 – 78,085 miles
  • 2020 – 68,032 miles
  • 2019 – 61,940 miles
  • 2018 – 54,808 miles
  • 2017 – 45,932 miles
  • 2016 – 37,052 miles
  • 2015 – 31,545 miles
  • 2014 – 26,630 miles
  • 2013 – 21,959 miles
  • 2012 – 18,087 miles
  • 2011 – 14,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,774 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre stepped on inner edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stepped on inner edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Around oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both rear tyres are stepping on inner edge of tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Plastic sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,774 miles (+18)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    105,774 miles
    Test number
    101849796182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre stepped on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stepped on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Around oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded
  2. Fail105,756 miles (+3,435)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,756 miles
    Test number
    714033769778
    • MajorFuel tank leaking Above tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre stepped on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stepped on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Around oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded
  3. Pass102,321 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    102,321 miles
    Test number
    392329290836
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre stepped
    • AdvisoryOffside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Split and all fluid has gone (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre stepped
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail102,321 miles (+4,790)1 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,321 miles
    Test number
    283233554568
    • DangerousFuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre stepped
    • AdvisoryOffside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Split and all fluid has gone (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre stepped
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass97,531 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    97,531 miles
    Test number
    447517002587
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are stepping on inner edge of tread
  6. Fail97,531 miles (+6,227)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,531 miles
    Test number
    876301318292
    • MajorFuel system component leaking above tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are stepping on inner edge of tread
  7. Pass91,304 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    91,304 miles
    Test number
    471293550480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer shoulders, wearing close to wear bars and tread blocks perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner and outer shoulders, wearing close to wear bars and tread blocks perished
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s inner sills surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
  8. Fail91,301 miles (+4,393)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,301 miles
    Test number
    814588512583
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer shoulders, wearing close to wear bars and tread blocks perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner and outer shoulders, wearing close to wear bars and tread blocks perished
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s inner sills surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
  9. Pass86,908 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    86,908 miles
    Test number
    839759939057
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
  10. Fail86,904 miles (+8,819)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,904 miles
    Test number
    801105015548
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
  11. Pass78,085 miles (+10,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    78,085 miles
    Test number
    935888675489
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer and inner brake pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass68,032 miles (+6,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    68,032 miles
    Test number
    693722364941
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass61,940 miles (+7,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    61,940 miles
    Test number
    128255259146
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass54,808 miles (+8,876)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    54,808 miles
    Test number
    902525279054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,932 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    45,932 miles
    Test number
    139510723856
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail45,930 miles (+8,878)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,930 miles
    Test number
    590747584751
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass37,052 miles (+5,507)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    37,052 miles
    Test number
    193653328666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    31,545 miles
    Test number
    878568165145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,544 miles (+4,914)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,544 miles
    Test number
    895628365134
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  20. Pass26,630 miles (+4,671)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    26,630 miles
    Test number
    307688464138
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear tyres perishing
  21. Pass21,959 miles (+3,872)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    21,959 miles
    Test number
    827203063188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,087 miles (+3,342)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    18,087 miles
    Test number
    725191972153
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  23. Pass14,745 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    14,745 miles
    Test number
    416433471175
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

Questions about LB08 VCD

Does LB08 VCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 VCD is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 VCD?
The MOT on LB08 VCD is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 VCD done?
LB08 VCD was recorded at 105,774 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 6,088 miles a year.
Has LB08 VCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 VCD has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 VCD 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 VCD find?
LB08 VCD passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre stepped on inner edge; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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