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Mazda 3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LB08 VCPMOT history

LB08 VCP is a blue petrol Mazda 3 first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 140,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
140,895 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 VCP
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
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 VCP was last recorded at 140,895 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 5,655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,240 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,655 miles
Average per year
7,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,895 miles
  • 2024 – 135,240 miles
  • 2023 – 129,174 miles
  • 2022 – 123,179 miles
  • 2021 – 117,516 miles
  • 2020 – 111,020 miles
  • 2019 – 98,031 miles
  • 2018 – 90,053 miles
  • 2017 – 82,495 miles
  • 2016 – 76,823 miles
  • 2015 – 64,661 miles
  • 2014 – 59,237 miles
  • 2013 – 51,052 miles
  • 2012 – 45,011 miles
  • 2011 – 36,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,895 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,895 miles (+5,655)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    140,895 miles
    Test number
    184770642050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,240 miles (+6,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    135,240 miles
    Test number
    881202355109
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass129,174 miles (+73)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    129,174 miles
    Test number
    209572592504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail129,101 miles (+5,922)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,101 miles
    Test number
    206865843538
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass123,179 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    123,179 miles
    Test number
    476692993058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail123,178 miles (+5,662)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,178 miles
    Test number
    570347453938
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,516 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    117,516 miles
    Test number
    435302040593
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS
    • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED RESTICTING ACCESS TO SOME PARTS

  8. Fail117,516 miles (+6,496)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,516 miles
    Test number
    801224162387
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light white (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS
    • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED RESTICTING ACCESS TO SOME PARTS

  9. Pass111,020 miles (+12,989)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    111,020 miles
    Test number
    462439111902
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge

  10. Pass98,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,031 miles
    Test number
    299483190948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail98,031 miles (+7,978)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,031 miles
    Test number
    372567673884
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass90,053 miles (+7,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    90,053 miles
    Test number
    865870554732
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass82,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    82,495 miles
    Test number
    207509894501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail82,495 miles (+5,672)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,495 miles
    Test number
    725216488382
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass76,823 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    76,823 miles
    Test number
    721069452633
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail76,823 miles (+12,162)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,823 miles
    Test number
    646844500823
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass64,661 miles (+5,424)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    64,661 miles
    Test number
    818677575105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,237 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,237 miles
    Test number
    575110494152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,234 miles (+8,182)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,234 miles
    Test number
    318393984198
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

  20. Pass51,052 miles (+6,041)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    51,052 miles
    Test number
    516436173176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass45,011 miles (+8,160)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    45,011 miles
    Test number
    829771182186
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  22. Pass36,851 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    36,851 miles
    Test number
    698132871142
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB08 VCP

Does LB08 VCP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 VCP is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 VCP?
The MOT on LB08 VCP is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 VCP done?
LB08 VCP was recorded at 140,895 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 7,259 miles a year.
Has LB08 VCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 VCP has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 VCP 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 VCP find?
LB08 VCP passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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