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Mazda 3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LP08 WMCMOT history

LP08 WMC is a blue petrol Mazda 3 first used on 8 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 242,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

LP08 WMC blue Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
242,363 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
14,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 WMC
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
8 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 WMC was last recorded at 242,363 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 11,662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
230,701 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,662 miles
Average per year
14,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 242,363 miles
  • 2024 – 230,701 miles
  • 2023 – 219,210 miles
  • 2022 – 205,324 miles
  • 2021 – 189,518 miles
  • 2020 – 176,543 miles
  • 2019 – 159,769 miles
  • 2018 – 140,427 miles
  • 2017 – 120,067 miles
  • 2016 – 101,532 miles
  • 2015 – 82,805 miles
  • 2014 – 63,286 miles
  • 2013 – 45,025 miles
  • 2012 – 41,587 miles
  • 2011 – 31,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass242,363 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass242,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    242,363 miles
    Test number
    503862974462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail242,363 miles (+11,662)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,363 miles
    Test number
    437606503790
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass230,701 miles (+11,491)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    230,701 miles
    Test number
    603470658922
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass219,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    219,210 miles
    Test number
    871461325920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail219,210 miles (+13,886)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,210 miles
    Test number
    583605650275
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass205,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    205,324 miles
    Test number
    791641410719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail205,324 miles (+15,806)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,324 miles
    Test number
    877497259024
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass189,518 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    189,518 miles
    Test number
    783537090082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail189,518 miles (+12,975)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,518 miles
    Test number
    779426572289
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass176,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    176,543 miles
    Test number
    457503227135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail176,543 miles (+16,774)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,543 miles
    Test number
    651266367051
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass159,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    159,769 miles
    Test number
    516023425886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail159,769 miles (+19,342)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,769 miles
    Test number
    828459333630
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  14. Pass140,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    140,427 miles
    Test number
    444187332503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail140,427 miles (+20,360)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,427 miles
    Test number
    431874817070
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  16. Pass120,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    120,067 miles
    Test number
    638379595108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail120,067 miles (+18,535)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,067 miles
    Test number
    120406534449
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass101,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    101,532 miles
    Test number
    916083105005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail101,532 miles (+18,727)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,532 miles
    Test number
    212926719339
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass82,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    82,805 miles
    Test number
    719399550853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail82,805 miles (+19,519)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,805 miles
    Test number
    408347195847
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass63,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    63,286 miles
    Test number
    447404914384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail63,286 miles (+18,261)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,286 miles
    Test number
    796714414320
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass45,025 miles (+3,438)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    45,025 miles
    Test number
    555810733393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    41,587 miles
    Test number
    636999752293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail41,587 miles (+9,691)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,587 miles
    Test number
    676759652221
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass31,896 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    31,896 miles
    Test number
    237591101289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LP08 WMC

Does LP08 WMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 WMC is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP08 WMC?
The MOT on LP08 WMC is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 WMC done?
LP08 WMC was recorded at 242,363 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 14,718 miles a year.
Has LP08 WMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 WMC has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 WMC 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 WMC find?
LP08 WMC passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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