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Mazda 3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

LC08 DVRMOT history

LC08 DVR is a blue petrol Mazda 3 first used on 25 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 175,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

LC08 DVR blue Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2026
Mileage
175,821 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 DVR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2026
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LC08 DVR was last recorded at 175,821 miles on 11 May 2026, 10,706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,115 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
10,706 miles
Average per year
10,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,821 miles
  • 2025 – 165,115 miles
  • 2024 – 155,084 miles
  • 2023 – 144,400 miles
  • 2022 – 133,361 miles
  • 2021 – 124,803 miles
  • 2020 – 113,963 miles
  • 2019 – 102,573 miles
  • 2018 – 89,188 miles
  • 2017 – 75,705 miles
  • 2016 – 64,583 miles
  • 2015 – 51,558 miles
  • 2014 – 39,681 miles
  • 2013 – 26,901 miles
  • 2012 – 12,566 miles
  • 2011 – 12,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail175,821 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe has surface corrosion

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail175,821 miles (+10,706)5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,821 miles
    Test number
    793453692327
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe has surface corrosion

  2. Pass165,115 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    165,115 miles
    Test number
    474525443802
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail165,115 miles (+10,031)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,115 miles
    Test number
    691966374638
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass155,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    155,084 miles
    Test number
    426778731221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail155,082 miles (+10,682)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,082 miles
    Test number
    120119139878
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass144,400 miles (+11,039)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    144,400 miles
    Test number
    893472387113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass133,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    133,361 miles
    Test number
    636541505724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail133,359 miles (+8,556)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,359 miles
    Test number
    869752484960
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass124,803 miles (+10,840)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2022
    Odometer
    124,803 miles
    Test number
    598240615071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass113,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2021
    Odometer
    113,963 miles
    Test number
    802196134219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail113,962 miles (+11,389)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,962 miles
    Test number
    199392154498
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass102,573 miles (+13,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2020
    Odometer
    102,573 miles
    Test number
    887277904631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Cv Boot slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower arm back bush deteriorated but no excess movement

  13. Pass89,188 miles (+13,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,188 miles
    Test number
    508745198911
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass75,705 miles (+11,122)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    75,705 miles
    Test number
    406933518986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,583 miles
    Test number
    196379633779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,583 miles (+13,025)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,583 miles
    Test number
    622769872672
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass51,558 miles (+11,877)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    51,558 miles
    Test number
    109005435184
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass39,681 miles (+12,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,681 miles
    Test number
    848610144114
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass26,901 miles (+14,335)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    26,901 miles
    Test number
    457318543141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,566 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    12,566 miles
    Test number
    138651752150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    12,378 miles
    Test number
    476446691030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC08 DVR

Does LC08 DVR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC08 DVR expired on 29 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC08 DVR?
The MOT on LC08 DVR expired on 29 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC08 DVR done?
LC08 DVR was recorded at 175,821 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 10,827 miles a year.
Has LC08 DVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 DVR has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LC08 DVR 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 LC08 DVR find?
LC08 DVR failed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 5 more.

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