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Mazda 3

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LO08 XSWMOT history

LO08 XSW is a black petrol Mazda 3 first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 115,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

LO08 XSW black Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
115,747 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 XSW
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
26 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 XSW was last recorded at 115,747 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,747 miles · 12 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,747 miles
  • 2025 – 108,144 miles
  • 2024 – 100,017 miles
  • 2023 – 94,780 miles
  • 2022 – 89,793 miles
  • 2021 – 86,115 miles
  • 2020 – 83,751 miles
  • 2019 – 80,459 miles
  • 2018 – 75,135 miles
  • 2017 – 66,334 miles
  • 2016 – 59,751 miles
  • 2015 – 53,470 miles
  • 2014 – 46,949 miles
  • 2013 – 39,707 miles
  • 2012 – 32,832 miles
  • 2011 – 25,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,747 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnderside corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,747 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    115,747 miles
    Test number
    179803693811
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  2. Fail115,747 miles (+7,603)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,747 miles
    Test number
    522926941545
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  3. Pass108,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    108,144 miles
    Test number
    640524110676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail108,144 miles (+8,127)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,144 miles
    Test number
    714549098548
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass100,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    100,017 miles
    Test number
    240738301613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail100,017 miles (+5,237)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,017 miles
    Test number
    811426635453
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass94,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    94,780 miles
    Test number
    564401073321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail94,780 miles (+4,987)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,780 miles
    Test number
    633421657104
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass89,793 miles (+3,678)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    89,793 miles
    Test number
    226282161064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,115 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    86,115 miles
    Test number
    715687414203
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail86,115 miles (+2,364)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,115 miles
    Test number
    872458999045
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass83,751 miles (+3,292)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    83,751 miles
    Test number
    678914371859
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass80,459 miles (+5,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    80,459 miles
    Test number
    506804056789
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass75,135 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    75,135 miles
    Test number
    584539610474
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades are worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Fail75,135 miles (+8,801)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,135 miles
    Test number
    780683225072
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades are worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass66,334 miles (+6,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    66,334 miles
    Test number
    618958031786
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass59,751 miles (+6,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    59,751 miles
    Test number
    983756104665
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres deteriorated

  18. Pass53,470 miles (+6,521)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    53,470 miles
    Test number
    648782325274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,949 miles (+7,242)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    46,949 miles
    Test number
    299214074145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,707 miles (+6,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    39,707 miles
    Test number
    527142773138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass32,832 miles (+7,524)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    32,832 miles
    Test number
    149249472130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    25,308 miles
    Test number
    777368161152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 XSW

Does LO08 XSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 XSW is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 XSW?
The MOT on LO08 XSW is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 XSW done?
LO08 XSW was recorded at 115,747 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 5,966 miles a year.
Has LO08 XSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 XSW has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LO08 XSW 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 XSW find?
LO08 XSW passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; underside corroded.

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