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Mazda 3

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LD08 VCAMOT history

LD08 VCA is a black petrol Mazda 3 first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 70,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

LD08 VCA black Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
70,142 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 VCA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 VCA was last recorded at 70,142 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 3,661 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
66,481 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,661 miles
Average per year
2,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,142 miles
  • 2025 – 66,481 miles
  • 2024 – 62,391 miles
  • 2023 – 59,677 miles
  • 2022 – 56,569 miles
  • 2021 – 54,221 miles
  • 2020 – 51,666 miles
  • 2019 – 47,758 miles
  • 2018 – 43,604 miles
  • 2017 – 40,288 miles
  • 2016 – 37,516 miles
  • 2015 – 36,013 miles
  • 2014 – 34,433 miles
  • 2013 – 30,645 miles
  • 2012 – 27,999 miles
  • 2011 – 25,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,142 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust hangers corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,142 miles (+3,661)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    70,142 miles
    Test number
    808150962113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass66,481 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    66,481 miles
    Test number
    897993758708
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

  3. Fail66,481 miles (+4,090)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,481 miles
    Test number
    736581722474
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

  4. Pass62,391 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    62,391 miles
    Test number
    678455062427
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

  5. Fail62,391 miles (+2,714)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,391 miles
    Test number
    492106751151
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

  6. Pass59,677 miles (+3,108)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    59,677 miles
    Test number
    363360646694
    • Advisory1 of 2 o/s washer jets inop
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  7. Pass56,569 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    56,569 miles
    Test number
    148772236950
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail56,569 miles (+2,348)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,569 miles
    Test number
    233203459766
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass54,221 miles (+2,555)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    54,221 miles
    Test number
    256854190040
    • AdvisoryExhaust hangers corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs pitted slightly
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Pass51,666 miles (+3,908)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    51,666 miles
    Test number
    634745480638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust hangers corroded

  11. Pass47,758 miles (+4,154)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    47,758 miles
    Test number
    155810291992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all road tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass43,604 miles (+3,316)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    43,604 miles
    Test number
    294251454941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,288 miles (+2,772)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    40,288 miles
    Test number
    907149015149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,516 miles (+1,503)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    37,516 miles
    Test number
    741137970456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,013 miles (+1,580)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    36,013 miles
    Test number
    138458735008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,433 miles (+3,788)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    34,433 miles
    Test number
    936731634086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,645 miles (+2,646)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    30,645 miles
    Test number
    675095633091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,999 miles (+2,723)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    27,999 miles
    Test number
    166123022403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight smear on wipers

  19. Pass25,276 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    25,276 miles
    Test number
    258427841094
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LD08 VCA

Does LD08 VCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 VCA is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 VCA?
The MOT on LD08 VCA is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 VCA done?
LD08 VCA was recorded at 70,142 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 2,994 miles a year.
Has LD08 VCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 VCA has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 VCA 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 VCA find?
LD08 VCA passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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