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Mazda 3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LP08 XBBMOT history

LP08 XBB is a blue petrol Mazda 3 first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 56,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

LP08 XBB blue Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
56,417 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 XBB
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
31 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 XBB was last recorded at 56,417 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 2,585 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,832 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,585 miles
Average per year
2,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,417 miles
  • 2025 – 53,832 miles
  • 2024 – 51,578 miles
  • 2023 – 49,450 miles
  • 2022 – 46,939 miles
  • 2021 – 43,701 miles
  • 2020 – 42,137 miles
  • 2019 – 40,098 miles
  • 2018 – 36,557 miles
  • 2017 – 33,538 miles
  • 2016 – 30,198 miles
  • 2015 – 27,309 miles
  • 2014 – 23,494 miles
  • 2013 – 18,546 miles
  • 2012 – 15,470 miles
  • 2011 – 11,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,417 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, Near side and Off side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished shoulders 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear console bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven wear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,417 miles (+2,585)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    56,417 miles
    Test number
    724432693855
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, Near side and Off side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished shoulders 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear console bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven wear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass53,832 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    53,832 miles
    Test number
    548541729276
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven wear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear console bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven wear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail53,832 miles (+2,254)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,832 miles
    Test number
    902466113004
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven wear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear console bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven wear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass51,578 miles (+57)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    51,578 miles
    Test number
    335655327267
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail51,521 miles (+2,071)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,521 miles
    Test number
    157486805099
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass49,450 miles (+2,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    49,450 miles
    Test number
    176784075166
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate deteriorated at front (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass46,939 miles (+3,238)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    46,939 miles
    Test number
    681920675794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,701 miles (+1,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    43,701 miles
    Test number
    495365975308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing low on inner edge + worn around 3.5mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing low on inner edge + worn around 3.5mm

  9. Pass42,137 miles (+2,039)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    42,137 miles
    Test number
    992417805306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,098 miles (+3,541)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    40,098 miles
    Test number
    227099790731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,557 miles (+3,019)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    36,557 miles
    Test number
    741008467997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,538 miles (+3,340)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    33,538 miles
    Test number
    444548303366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,198 miles (+2,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    30,198 miles
    Test number
    961772473479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn flat on inner tread.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn flat on inner tread.

  14. Pass27,309 miles (+3,815)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    27,309 miles
    Test number
    417701205256
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking inbetween tread.

  15. Pass23,494 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    23,494 miles
    Test number
    649180414287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail23,459 miles (+4,913)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,459 miles
    Test number
    319412804462
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass18,546 miles (+3,076)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    18,546 miles
    Test number
    947969583169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    15,470 miles
    Test number
    455432902280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail15,470 miles (+3,733)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,470 miles
    Test number
    948190402230
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass11,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    11,737 miles
    Test number
    537800101283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 XBB

Does LP08 XBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 XBB is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 XBB?
The MOT on LP08 XBB is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 XBB done?
LP08 XBB was recorded at 56,417 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 2,978 miles a year.
Has LP08 XBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 XBB has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 XBB 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 XBB find?
LP08 XBB passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, near side and off side.; nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished shoulders 205/50/17, and 3 more.

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