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Mazda 3

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LD08 LJZMOT history

LD08 LJZ is a grey petrol Mazda 3 first used on 17 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 148,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

LD08 LJZ grey Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
148,374 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 LJZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 LJZ was last recorded at 148,374 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,214 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
160 miles
Average per year
9,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,374 miles
  • 2024 – 135,806 miles
  • 2023 – 124,770 miles
  • 2022 – 114,293 miles
  • 2021 – 106,205 miles
  • 2020 – 98,148 miles
  • 2019 – 79,608 miles
  • 2018 – 63,324 miles
  • 2017 – 40,636 miles
  • 2016 – 31,438 miles
  • 2015 – 29,774 miles
  • 2014 – 26,493 miles
  • 2013 – 22,693 miles
  • 2012 – 18,884 miles
  • 2011 – 15,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,374 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Underbody corrsion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,374 miles (+160)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    148,374 miles
    Test number
    225944481496
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail148,214 miles (+12,408)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,214 miles
    Test number
    821307859801
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass135,806 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    135,806 miles
    Test number
    227894529558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail135,805 miles (+11,035)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,805 miles
    Test number
    651734808752
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass124,770 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    124,770 miles
    Test number
    631006549545
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrsion

  6. Fail124,752 miles (+10,459)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,752 miles
    Test number
    767771439487
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrsion

  7. Pass114,293 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    114,293 miles
    Test number
    859688325822
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail114,283 miles (+8,078)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,283 miles
    Test number
    229727034299
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass106,205 miles (+8,057)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    106,205 miles
    Test number
    205813194689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,148 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    98,148 miles
    Test number
    684430965573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail98,148 miles (+18,540)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,148 miles
    Test number
    374551694318
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass79,608 miles (+16,284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    79,608 miles
    Test number
    885573993580
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass63,324 miles (+22,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    63,324 miles
    Test number
    149899648268
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass40,636 miles (+9,198)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    40,636 miles
    Test number
    227176816796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,438 miles (+1,664)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,438 miles
    Test number
    209666246717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,774 miles (+3,281)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,774 miles
    Test number
    546469645023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    26,493 miles
    Test number
    357944564096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,493 miles (+3,800)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,493 miles
    Test number
    509394164021
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  19. Pass22,693 miles (+3,809)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    22,693 miles
    Test number
    356947963011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,884 miles (+3,775)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    18,884 miles
    Test number
    606814372089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,109 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    15,109 miles
    Test number
    685626961007
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LD08 LJZ

Does LD08 LJZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 LJZ is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD08 LJZ?
The MOT on LD08 LJZ is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 LJZ done?
LD08 LJZ was recorded at 148,374 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 9,102 miles a year.
Has LD08 LJZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 LJZ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 LJZ 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 LD08 LJZ find?
LD08 LJZ passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 8 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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