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Mazda 3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LP08 OZKMOT history

LP08 OZK is a blue petrol Mazda 3 first used on 29 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Dec 2021 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 118,529 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2021.

LP08 OZK blue Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Dec 2021
Mileage
118,529 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2021
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 OZK
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
29 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

LP08 OZK was last recorded at 118,529 miles on 8 Dec 2021, 1,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Oct 2015: 82,037 miles, lower than 83,026 miles on 17 Oct 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
116,807 miles · 2 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
1,722 miles
Average per year
7,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 118,529 miles
  • 2020 – 116,807 miles
  • 2019 – 112,065 miles
  • 2018 – 106,992 miles
  • 2017 – 101,394 miles
  • 2016 – 95,135 miles
  • 2015 – 82,037 miles
  • 2014 – 70,697 miles
  • 2013 – 52,224 miles
  • 2012 – 44,724 miles
  • 2011 – 38,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail118,529 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire at fuel tank (6.1.3 (e))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring not located correctly
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule under rubbers (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Under body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail118,529 miles (+1,722)2 dangerous8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,529 miles
    Test number
    286744252305
    • DangerousNearside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire at fuel tank (6.1.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring not located correctly
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule under rubbers (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass116,807 miles (+125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    116,807 miles
    Test number
    990549396839
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail116,682 miles (+4,617)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,682 miles
    Test number
    545744189166
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front flexible joint not joined (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass112,065 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,065 miles
    Test number
    567921841508
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    810268035641
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Coil spring fractured or broken osf/osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass106,992 miles (+5,598)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    106,992 miles
    Test number
    178399640522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,394 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    101,394 miles
    Test number
    367469664627
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  8. Fail101,382 miles (+6,247)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,382 miles
    Test number
    426495265645
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  9. Pass95,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    95,135 miles
    Test number
    378726050165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail95,135 miles (+13,098)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,135 miles
    Test number
    322261958837
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass82,037 miles (-989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    82,037 miles
    Test number
    280865763179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail83,026 miles (+12,329)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,026 miles
    Test number
    366597208974
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail70,697 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,697 miles
    Test number
    549870814323
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass70,697 miles (+18,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    70,697 miles
    Test number
    837490314351
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass52,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    52,224 miles
    Test number
    258606303313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,224 miles (+7,500)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,224 miles
    Test number
    259256303379
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass44,724 miles (+6,709)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    44,724 miles
    Test number
    199809592251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    38,015 miles
    Test number
    125246871244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 OZK

Does LP08 OZK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 OZK expired on 14 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 OZK?
The MOT on LP08 OZK expired on 14 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 OZK done?
LP08 OZK was recorded at 118,529 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2021, an average of 7,907 miles a year.
Has LP08 OZK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 OZK has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LP08 OZK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP08 OZK find?
LP08 OZK failed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2021 with 2 dangerous defects, 8 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside rear exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire at fuel tank; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 14 more.

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