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Mazda 3

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LP08 PBFMOT history

LP08 PBF is a silver petrol Mazda 3 first used on 21 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 100,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

LP08 PBF silver Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
100,696 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,589 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 PBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 PBF was last recorded at 100,696 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,926 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
770 miles
Average per year
5,589 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,696 miles
  • 2024 – 99,926 miles
  • 2023 – 97,847 miles
  • 2022 – 89,136 miles
  • 2021 – 75,358 miles
  • 2020 – 67,821 miles
  • 2018 – 56,919 miles
  • 2017 – 48,774 miles
  • 2016 – 44,235 miles
  • 2015 – 39,988 miles
  • 2014 – 36,278 miles
  • 2013 – 33,045 miles
  • 2012 – 27,315 miles
  • 2011 – 24,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,696 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened play on pin /bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,696 miles (+770)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    100,696 miles
    Test number
    221063353144
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened play on pin /bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass99,926 miles (+2,079)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    99,926 miles
    Test number
    251483835342
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass97,847 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    97,847 miles
    Test number
    905672802021
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder the vehicle corroded

  4. Fail97,847 miles (+8,711)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,847 miles
    Test number
    986385703724
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder the vehicle corroded

  5. Pass89,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    89,136 miles
    Test number
    649921038486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail89,136 miles (+6,497)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,136 miles
    Test number
    394568680537
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass82,639 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    82,639 miles
    Test number
    385232638309
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail82,634 miles (+7,276)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,634 miles
    Test number
    745282869171
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass75,358 miles (+7,537)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    75,358 miles
    Test number
    400843201448
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass67,821 miles (+10,902)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    67,821 miles
    Test number
    803011332944
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass56,919 miles (+8,145)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    56,919 miles
    Test number
    844084580074
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass48,774 miles (+4,539)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    48,774 miles
    Test number
    275690682043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    44,235 miles
    Test number
    375702838597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail44,235 miles (+4,247)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,235 miles
    Test number
    700029924205
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass39,988 miles (+3,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    39,988 miles
    Test number
    295822087636
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass36,278 miles (+3,233)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    36,278 miles
    Test number
    345786864296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,045 miles (+5,730)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    33,045 miles
    Test number
    155721573141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,315 miles (+2,786)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    27,315 miles
    Test number
    757511922179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,529 miles (+4,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    24,529 miles
    Test number
    367332921396
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass19,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    19,629 miles
    Test number
    245766461137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 PBF

Does LP08 PBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 PBF is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP08 PBF?
The MOT on LP08 PBF is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 PBF done?
LP08 PBF was recorded at 100,696 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 5,589 miles a year.
Has LP08 PBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 PBF has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LP08 PBF 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 PBF find?
LP08 PBF passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened play on pin /bush; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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