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Mazda 3

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LC08 FHAMOT history

LC08 FHA is a red petrol Mazda 3 first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 126,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

LC08 FHA red Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
126,247 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 FHA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 FHA was last recorded at 126,247 miles on 27 May 2026, 6,441 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
119,806 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,441 miles
Average per year
6,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,247 miles
  • 2025 – 119,806 miles
  • 2024 – 113,559 miles
  • 2023 – 107,480 miles
  • 2022 – 101,999 miles
  • 2021 – 97,273 miles
  • 2020 – 94,513 miles
  • 2019 – 91,484 miles
  • 2018 – 87,095 miles
  • 2017 – 83,610 miles
  • 2016 – 78,859 miles
  • 2015 – 72,533 miles
  • 2014 – 57,834 miles
  • 2013 – 47,481 miles
  • 2012 – 35,744 miles
  • 2011 – 25,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,247 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive TIMING CHAIN COVER AREA (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,247 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    126,247 miles
    Test number
    408069524727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive TIMING CHAIN COVER AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail126,243 miles (+6,437)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,243 miles
    Test number
    292576887792
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive TIMING CHAIN COVER AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass119,806 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    119,806 miles
    Test number
    784712025653
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  4. Fail119,806 miles (+6,247)2 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,806 miles
    Test number
    432524121028
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  5. Pass113,559 miles (+6,079)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    113,559 miles
    Test number
    757943887356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,480 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    107,480 miles
    Test number
    918322002397
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail107,480 miles (+5,481)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,480 miles
    Test number
    795235811896
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass101,999 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    101,999 miles
    Test number
    556614102901
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail101,999 miles (+4,726)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,999 miles
    Test number
    160855905414
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass97,273 miles (+2,760)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    97,273 miles
    Test number
    659831513748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,513 miles (+3,029)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    94,513 miles
    Test number
    241414584261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2020
    Odometer
    91,484 miles
    Test number
    609085074339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail91,484 miles (+4,389)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,484 miles
    Test number
    471234415955
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass87,095 miles (+3,485)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    87,095 miles
    Test number
    385871282837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,610 miles (+4,751)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    83,610 miles
    Test number
    678017681824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,859 miles (+6,326)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    78,859 miles
    Test number
    306714577259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,533 miles (+14,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    72,533 miles
    Test number
    677269565119
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass57,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    57,834 miles
    Test number
    208605714157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,834 miles (+10,353)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,834 miles
    Test number
    257375114476
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass47,481 miles (+11,737)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    47,481 miles
    Test number
    958593123159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

  21. Pass35,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    35,744 miles
    Test number
    816683722124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,744 miles (+10,075)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,744 miles
    Test number
    548343522143
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass25,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    25,669 miles
    Test number
    229609801159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC08 FHA

Does LC08 FHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 FHA is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC08 FHA?
The MOT on LC08 FHA is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC08 FHA done?
LC08 FHA was recorded at 126,247 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 6,659 miles a year.
Has LC08 FHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 FHA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LC08 FHA 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 FHA find?
LC08 FHA passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front oil leak, but not excessive timing chain cover area.

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