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Mazda 3

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

LC08 FHDMOT history

LC08 FHD is a silver diesel Mazda 3 first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 146,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2024.

LC08 FHD silver Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Jun 2025
Mileage
146,978 mi
At MOT on 7 Jun 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 FHD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 FHD was last recorded at 146,978 miles on 7 Jun 2024, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,964 miles · 4 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
8,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 146,978 miles
  • 2023 – 129,550 miles
  • 2022 – 111,530 miles
  • 2021 – 92,289 miles
  • 2020 – 85,858 miles
  • 2019 – 81,108 miles
  • 2018 – 69,344 miles
  • 2017 – 65,196 miles
  • 2016 – 60,589 miles
  • 2015 – 54,771 miles
  • 2014 – 48,819 miles
  • 2013 – 44,401 miles
  • 2012 – 39,525 miles
  • 2011 – 30,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,978 miles
  • AdvisoryAll four tyres are wearing inner edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 pads are getting low

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nsf,osf and osr tyres are getting low on tread

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,978 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    146,978 miles
    Test number
    892349815526
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres are wearing inner edges

  2. Fail146,964 miles (+17,414)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,964 miles
    Test number
    637523682295
    • DangerousSuspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint has worn away at the wishbone! (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres are wearing inner edges

  3. Pass129,550 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    129,550 miles
    Test number
    413039875985
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail129,550 miles (+18,020)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,550 miles
    Test number
    417442242895
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass111,530 miles (+19,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    111,530 miles
    Test number
    336727197155
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing outer edges
    • AdvisoryNs wiper split

  6. Pass92,289 miles (+16)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    92,289 miles
    Test number
    893339227637
    • DangerousFront brake pads are getting low
    • DangerousNsf,osf and osr tyres are getting low on tread

  7. Fail92,273 miles (+6,415)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,273 miles
    Test number
    103139247154
    • DangerousFront brake pads are getting low
    • DangerousNsf,osf and osr tyres are getting low on tread
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass85,858 miles (+4,750)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    85,858 miles
    Test number
    162335351456
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2.5mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

  9. Pass81,108 miles (+11,764)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,108 miles
    Test number
    401751329583
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights inop

  10. Pass69,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    69,344 miles
    Test number
    898141015977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,344 miles (+4,148)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,344 miles
    Test number
    903841105784
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  12. Pass65,196 miles (+4,607)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    65,196 miles
    Test number
    588351775346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,589 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,589 miles
    Test number
    418300622033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre

  14. Fail60,589 miles (+5,818)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,589 miles
    Test number
    452093427505
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre

  15. Pass54,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,771 miles
    Test number
    287055515480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,771 miles (+5,952)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,771 miles
    Test number
    476815215111
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass48,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    48,819 miles
    Test number
    207421624493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,819 miles (+4,418)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,819 miles
    Test number
    786411224160
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass44,401 miles (+4,876)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    44,401 miles
    Test number
    908685913111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,525 miles (+8,861)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,525 miles
    Test number
    245691212479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    30,664 miles
    Test number
    239894101447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC08 FHD

Does LC08 FHD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC08 FHD expired on 6 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC08 FHD?
The MOT on LC08 FHD expired on 6 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC08 FHD done?
LC08 FHD was recorded at 146,978 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2024, an average of 8,845 miles a year.
Has LC08 FHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 FHD has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LC08 FHD 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 FHD find?
LC08 FHD passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2024 with 1 advisory: all four tyres are wearing inner edges.

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