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Mazda 3

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 BYVMOT history

LR08 BYV is a silver petrol Mazda 3 first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 71,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

LR08 BYV silver Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
71,897 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 BYV
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
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 BYV was last recorded at 71,897 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 4,719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,178 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,719 miles
Average per year
3,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,897 miles
  • 2025 – 67,178 miles
  • 2024 – 65,958 miles
  • 2022 – 63,168 miles
  • 2021 – 55,755 miles
  • 2020 – 53,093 miles
  • 2019 – 50,288 miles
  • 2018 – 46,668 miles
  • 2016 – 42,130 miles
  • 2015 – 33,973 miles
  • 2014 – 30,641 miles
  • 2013 – 26,751 miles
  • 2012 – 22,694 miles
  • 2011 – 18,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,897 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,897 miles (+4,719)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    71,897 miles
    Test number
    794739672381
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass67,178 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    67,178 miles
    Test number
    559150965195
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail67,178 miles (+1,220)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,178 miles
    Test number
    798869601253
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass65,958 miles (+2,790)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    65,958 miles
    Test number
    515538671317
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass63,168 miles (+3,040)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    63,168 miles
    Test number
    117966035112
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass60,128 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    60,128 miles
    Test number
    836479632860
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder side of car starting to corrode

  7. Fail60,128 miles (+4,373)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,128 miles
    Test number
    748430315258
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder side of car starting to corrode

  8. Pass55,755 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    55,755 miles
    Test number
    192211888886
    • 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))

  9. Fail55,755 miles (+2,662)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,755 miles
    Test number
    668390515061
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  10. Pass53,093 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    53,093 miles
    Test number
    438632362731
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  11. Fail53,093 miles (+2,805)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,093 miles
    Test number
    594181368520
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  12. Pass50,288 miles (+3,620)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    50,288 miles
    Test number
    160220983274
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp inop

  13. Pass46,668 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    46,668 miles
    Test number
    854814704791
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Close to shoulder 205/55/16
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail46,668 miles (+4,538)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,668 miles
    Test number
    583642692647
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bad connection (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Close to shoulder 205/55/16
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass42,130 miles (+4,086)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    42,130 miles
    Test number
    728924871710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,044 miles (+4,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    38,044 miles
    Test number
    482761772176
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre strating to crack,perish

  17. Pass33,973 miles (+3,332)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    33,973 miles
    Test number
    246599915088
    • NoteN/s rear tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  18. Pass30,641 miles (+3,890)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    30,641 miles
    Test number
    905687134014
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass26,751 miles (+4,057)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,751 miles
    Test number
    228560843099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,694 miles (+3,850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,694 miles
    Test number
    819445932094
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  21. Pass18,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,844 miles
    Test number
    957965241008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 BYV

Does LR08 BYV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 BYV is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 BYV?
The MOT on LR08 BYV is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 BYV done?
LR08 BYV was recorded at 71,897 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 3,555 miles a year.
Has LR08 BYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 BYV has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 BYV 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 LR08 BYV find?
LR08 BYV passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.

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