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Mazda 3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LP08 OXLMOT history

LP08 OXL is a blue petrol Mazda 3 first used on 21 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 144,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

LP08 OXL blue Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Sept 2027
Mileage
144,481 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 OXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 OXL was last recorded at 144,481 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 1,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
143,145 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,336 miles
Average per year
8,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,481 miles
  • 2025 – 143,145 miles
  • 2024 – 134,268 miles
  • 2023 – 123,297 miles
  • 2022 – 115,082 miles
  • 2021 – 107,576 miles
  • 2020 – 98,634 miles
  • 2019 – 91,637 miles
  • 2018 – 84,287 miles
  • 2017 – 77,137 miles
  • 2016 – 66,040 miles
  • 2015 – 55,374 miles
  • 2014 – 45,426 miles
  • 2013 – 34,732 miles
  • 2012 – 22,944 miles
  • 2011 – 9,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,481 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,481 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    144,481 miles
    Test number
    685384923844
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail144,481 miles (+1,336)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,481 miles
    Test number
    734427544192
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass143,145 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    143,145 miles
    Test number
    542105100387
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail143,143 miles (+8,875)2 major2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,143 miles
    Test number
    590541508308
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass134,268 miles (+10,971)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    134,268 miles
    Test number
    712360214817
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass123,297 miles (+8,215)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    123,297 miles
    Test number
    277819175625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass115,082 miles (+7,506)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    115,082 miles
    Test number
    176782673630
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge - perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass107,576 miles (+2,783)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    107,576 miles
    Test number
    917957491794
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and srarting to perish (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine sump rusty

  9. Pass104,793 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    104,793 miles
    Test number
    822896381883
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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))

  10. Fail104,789 miles (+6,155)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,789 miles
    Test number
    867524638672
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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))

  11. Pass98,634 miles (+6,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    98,634 miles
    Test number
    356949221360
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass91,637 miles (+7,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    91,637 miles
    Test number
    982177081566
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass84,287 miles (+7,150)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    84,287 miles
    Test number
    136215756480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,137 miles (+11,097)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    77,137 miles
    Test number
    332984119284
    • DangerousHeat shield damaged and insecure, resting on exhaust system
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  15. Pass66,040 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,040 miles
    Test number
    156026924968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail66,040 miles (+10,666)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,040 miles
    Test number
    921521395766
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass55,374 miles (+9,948)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    55,374 miles
    Test number
    876809585109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,426 miles (+10,694)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    45,426 miles
    Test number
    209045694472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,732 miles (+11,788)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    34,732 miles
    Test number
    665451193145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,944 miles (+13,293)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    22,944 miles
    Test number
    648398592109
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges

  21. Pass9,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    9,651 miles
    Test number
    325701281111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 OXL

Does LP08 OXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 OXL is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 OXL?
The MOT on LP08 OXL is valid until 12 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 OXL done?
LP08 OXL was recorded at 144,481 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 8,875 miles a year.
Has LP08 OXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 OXL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 OXL 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 OXL find?
LP08 OXL passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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