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Mazda 3

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

LP08 DJYMOT history

LP08 DJY is a red petrol Mazda 3 first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 120,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

LP08 DJY red Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2026
Mileage
120,742 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,842 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 DJY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LP08 DJY was last recorded at 120,742 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 13,828 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,914 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
13,828 miles
Average per year
6,842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,742 miles
  • 2024 – 98,748 miles
  • 2023 – 91,037 miles
  • 2022 – 86,655 miles
  • 2021 – 83,429 miles
  • 2019 – 77,592 miles
  • 2018 – 72,725 miles
  • 2017 – 64,654 miles
  • 2016 – 50,994 miles
  • 2015 – 37,457 miles
  • 2014 – 30,749 miles
  • 2013 – 28,387 miles
  • 2012 – 25,924 miles
  • 2011 – 21,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail120,742 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

What MOT failures 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear wish bone bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both dust covers

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both dust covers

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both N/S O/S rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail120,742 miles (+13,828)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,742 miles
    Test number
    260188476932
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass106,914 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    106,914 miles
    Test number
    332307497284
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both front wishbone bushes (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail106,914 miles (+8,166)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,914 miles
    Test number
    631789922229
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both front wishbone bushes (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass98,748 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    98,748 miles
    Test number
    845338747469
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both N/S O/S rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail98,748 miles (+7,711)2 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,748 miles
    Test number
    393361743533
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe mounting (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both N/S O/S rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass91,037 miles (+4,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    91,037 miles
    Test number
    811745247391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective tall pipe end (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass86,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    86,655 miles
    Test number
    175966234276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail86,655 miles (+3,226)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,655 miles
    Test number
    530630301535
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass83,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    83,429 miles
    Test number
    946496382469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail83,429 miles (+5,837)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,429 miles
    Test number
    130189291866
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass77,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,592 miles
    Test number
    289944136293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail77,592 miles (+4,867)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,592 miles
    Test number
    280576045182
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass72,725 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,725 miles
    Test number
    854264002942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  14. Fail72,725 miles (+8,071)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,725 miles
    Test number
    876947342680
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  15. Pass64,654 miles (+13,660)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,654 miles
    Test number
    499112929451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,994 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    50,994 miles
    Test number
    984994904048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)
  17. Fail50,994 miles (+13,537)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,994 miles
    Test number
    128072472300
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front nail in tyre
  18. Pass37,457 miles (+6,708)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    37,457 miles
    Test number
    206003905221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass30,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    30,749 miles
    Test number
    106053404223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,749 miles (+2,362)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,749 miles
    Test number
    817173404229
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  21. Pass28,387 miles (+2,463)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    28,387 miles
    Test number
    276746403232
    • DangerousAir bag warning light on
  22. Pass25,924 miles (+4,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    25,924 miles
    Test number
    819371172166
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass21,692 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    21,692 miles
    Test number
    267539871123
    • NoteFront tyres worn very low on inner edge ,o/s/r tyre low on edge.

Questions about LP08 DJY

Does LP08 DJY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 DJY expired on 24 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 DJY?
The MOT on LP08 DJY expired on 24 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 DJY done?
LP08 DJY was recorded at 120,742 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 6,842 miles a year.
Has LP08 DJY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 DJY has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 DJY 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 LP08 DJY find?
LP08 DJY failed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 2 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50r17; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50r17; nearside front position lamp not working, and 3 more.

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