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Mazda 3

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

LO08 VKCMOT history

LO08 VKC is a black petrol Mazda 3 first used on 20 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 139,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

LO08 VKC black Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
139,311 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 VKC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 VKC was last recorded at 139,311 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 5,085 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,226 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,085 miles
Average per year
6,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,311 miles
  • 2025 – 134,226 miles
  • 2024 – 127,840 miles
  • 2023 – 121,453 miles
  • 2022 – 114,808 miles
  • 2021 – 109,174 miles
  • 2020 – 105,969 miles
  • 2019 – 100,425 miles
  • 2018 – 94,012 miles
  • 2017 – 86,389 miles
  • 2016 – 78,479 miles
  • 2015 – 69,904 miles
  • 2014 – 62,067 miles
  • 2013 – 53,688 miles
  • 2012 – 45,671 miles
  • 2011 – 39,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,311 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass139,311 miles (+5,085)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    139,311 miles
    Test number
    533306918882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass134,226 miles (+6,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    134,226 miles
    Test number
    547649015892
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass127,840 miles (+6,387)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    127,840 miles
    Test number
    351430278904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass121,453 miles (+6,645)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    121,453 miles
    Test number
    825530090798
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe/box section has hairline crack (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass114,808 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    114,808 miles
    Test number
    557908061807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail114,806 miles (+5,632)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,806 miles
    Test number
    392201893377
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass109,174 miles (+3,205)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    109,174 miles
    Test number
    265088909296
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass105,969 miles (+5,544)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    105,969 miles
    Test number
    401344785817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively scoring / corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass100,425 miles (+6,413)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    100,425 miles
    Test number
    540355285092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,012 miles (+7,623)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    94,012 miles
    Test number
    540358015809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,389 miles (+7,910)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    86,389 miles
    Test number
    857575068119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    78,479 miles
    Test number
    349670991042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail78,479 miles (+8,575)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,479 miles
    Test number
    606325514679
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  14. Pass69,904 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    69,904 miles
    Test number
    116716655132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail69,903 miles (+7,836)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,903 miles
    Test number
    829806455166
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass62,067 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    62,067 miles
    Test number
    979819964190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,998 miles (+8,310)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,998 miles
    Test number
    217444264415
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking

  18. Pass53,688 miles (+8,017)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    53,688 miles
    Test number
    289528463432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,671 miles (+5,679)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    45,671 miles
    Test number
    806981482156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail39,992 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,992 miles
    Test number
    108557521305
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass39,992 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    39,992 miles
    Test number
    787127321309
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LO08 VKC

Does LO08 VKC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 VKC is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 VKC?
The MOT on LO08 VKC is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 VKC done?
LO08 VKC was recorded at 139,311 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 6,836 miles a year.
Has LO08 VKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 VKC has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LO08 VKC 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 LO08 VKC find?
LO08 VKC passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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