Mazda 3
Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc
LP08 XCHMOT history
LP08 XCH is a red petrol Mazda 3 first used on 23 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 174,947 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 174,947 mi
- At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 10,711 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP08 XCH
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- 3
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 23 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP08 XCH was last recorded at 174,947 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 174,947 miles · 25 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 10,711 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 174,947 miles
- 2025 – 168,860 miles
- 2024 – 160,446 miles
- 2023 – 152,017 miles
- 2022 – 141,618 miles
- 2021 – 126,448 miles
- 2020 – 122,514 miles
- 2019 – 110,862 miles
- 2018 – 97,648 miles
- 2017 – 90,454 miles
- 2016 – 77,854 miles
- 2015 – 75,297 miles
- 2014 – 56,496 miles
- 2013 – 39,552 miles
- 2012 – 24,662 miles
- 2011 – 17,097 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass174,947 miles
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear seats not in use
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Unable to examine underside of sills,covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
24 tests since 30 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass174,947 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 174,947 miles
- Test number
- 692164810618
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail174,947 miles (+6,087)1 dangerous7 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,947 miles
- Test number
- 768445565510
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass168,860 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 168,860 miles
- Test number
- 486989590770
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail168,859 miles (+8,413)1 dangerous5 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,859 miles
- Test number
- 547075029672
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear heatshield insecure
Pass160,446 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 160,446 miles
- Test number
- 193751484853
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,446 miles (+8,429)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,446 miles
- Test number
- 965594663054
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass152,017 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 152,017 miles
- Test number
- 377718720066
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear seats not in use
- AdvisoryUnable to examine underside of sills,covers fitted
Fail152,015 miles (+10,397)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,015 miles
- Test number
- 587538806017
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear seats not in use
- AdvisoryUnable to examine underside of sills,covers fitted
Pass141,618 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 141,618 miles
- Test number
- 780897295731
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake pads aprox 1/2 worn
Fail141,618 miles (+15,170)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,618 miles
- Test number
- 580562810502
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake pads aprox 1/2 worn
Pass126,448 miles (+3,934)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 126,448 miles
- Test number
- 315321726769
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass122,514 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 122,514 miles
- Test number
- 847598361290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,514 miles (+11,652)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,514 miles
- Test number
- 833291634449
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass110,862 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 110,862 miles
- Test number
- 396454158461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,835 miles (+13,187)3 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,835 miles
- Test number
- 225377482031
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass97,648 miles (+7,194)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 97,648 miles
- Test number
- 284153364583
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,454 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 90,454 miles
- Test number
- 687756954326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,436 miles (+12,582)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,436 miles
- Test number
- 932610947283
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass77,854 miles (+2,557)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 77,854 miles
- Test number
- 891562402485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,297 miles (+18,801)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 75,297 miles
- Test number
- 647335795162
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass56,496 miles (+16,944)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 56,496 miles
- Test number
- 185449194126
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass39,552 miles (+14,890)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 39,552 miles
- Test number
- 717848393116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,662 miles (+7,565)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 24,662 miles
- Test number
- 579288492192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,097 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 17,097 miles
- Test number
- 195451081163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP08 XCH
- Does LP08 XCH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 XCH is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP08 XCH?
- The MOT on LP08 XCH is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP08 XCH done?
- LP08 XCH was recorded at 174,947 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 10,711 miles a year.
- Has LP08 XCH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP08 XCH has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LP08 XCH 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 XCH find?
- LP08 XCH passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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