Mazda 3
Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc
LR08 BYWMOT history
LR08 BYW is a blue petrol Mazda 3 first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 65,817 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 65,817 mi
- At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 2,600 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 BYW
- 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
- 1 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 BYW was last recorded at 65,817 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 1,439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 64,378 miles · 17 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,439 miles
- Average per year
- 2,600 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 65,817 miles
- 2025 – 64,378 miles
- 2024 – 62,719 miles
- 2023 – 62,488 miles
- 2022 – 62,147 miles
- 2021 – 61,683 miles
- 2020 – 61,206 miles
- 2019 – 59,574 miles
- 2018 – 57,049 miles
- 2017 – 54,162 miles
- 2016 – 50,862 miles
- 2015 – 48,151 miles
- 2014 – 44,097 miles
- 2013 – 36,943 miles
- 2012 – 32,767 miles
- 2011 – 26,957 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass65,817 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
All suspension generally corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 1 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass65,817 miles (+1,439)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 65,817 miles
- Test number
- 319905220542
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass64,378 miles (+1,659)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 64,378 miles
- Test number
- 731663360636
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass62,719 miles (+231)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 62,719 miles
- Test number
- 695460842211
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
Pass62,488 miles (+341)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 62,488 miles
- Test number
- 442063565018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,147 miles (+464)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 62,147 miles
- Test number
- 991747969359
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryAll suspension generally corroded
Pass61,683 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 61,683 miles
- Test number
- 440226831909
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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))
- AdvisoryAll suspension generally corroded
Fail61,682 miles (+476)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,682 miles
- Test number
- 294706431879
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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))
- AdvisoryAll suspension generally corroded
Pass61,206 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 61,206 miles
- Test number
- 337280575945
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail61,206 miles (+1,632)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,206 miles
- Test number
- 562708187318
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass59,574 miles (+2,525)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 59,574 miles
- Test number
- 537378269381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,049 miles (+2,887)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 57,049 miles
- Test number
- 155618219479
- AdvisoryClutch high and slipping under load
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Pass54,162 miles (+3,300)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 54,162 miles
- Test number
- 662221707951
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,862 miles (+2,711)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 50,862 miles
- Test number
- 976488781176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,151 miles (+4,054)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 48,151 miles
- Test number
- 107576355036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,097 miles (+7,154)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 44,097 miles
- Test number
- 595693364015
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass36,943 miles (+4,176)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 36,943 miles
- Test number
- 808433763062
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass32,767 miles (+5,810)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 32,767 miles
- Test number
- 989541562025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,957 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 26,957 miles
- Test number
- 817610561092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR08 BYW
- Does LR08 BYW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 BYW is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 BYW?
- The MOT on LR08 BYW is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR08 BYW done?
- LR08 BYW was recorded at 65,817 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 2,600 miles a year.
- Has LR08 BYW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 BYW has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2021.
- Has the mileage on LR08 BYW 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 BYW find?
- LR08 BYW passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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