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Mazda 3

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 BYYMOT history

LR08 BYY is a silver petrol Mazda 3 first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 167,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2023.

LR08 BYY silver Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2024
Mileage
167,949 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 BYY
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 expired on 23 May 2024
Latest MOT test
24 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 BYY was last recorded at 167,949 miles on 24 May 2023, 12,596 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
155,353 miles · 21 May 2022
Between the last two tests
12,596 miles
Average per year
10,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 167,949 miles
  • 2022 – 155,353 miles
  • 2021 – 147,783 miles
  • 2020 – 139,615 miles
  • 2019 – 130,884 miles
  • 2018 – 125,698 miles
  • 2017 – 123,081 miles
  • 2016 – 111,190 miles
  • 2015 – 98,577 miles
  • 2014 – 85,332 miles
  • 2013 – 71,673 miles
  • 2012 – 53,822 miles
  • 2011 – 44,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,949 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,949 miles (+12,596)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    167,949 miles
    Test number
    354829044946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Pass155,353 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    155,353 miles
    Test number
    266605114906
    • 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))

  3. Fail155,353 miles (+7,570)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,353 miles
    Test number
    510168429309
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (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))

  4. Pass147,783 miles (+8,168)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2022
    Odometer
    147,783 miles
    Test number
    439516698807
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass139,615 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2021
    Odometer
    139,615 miles
    Test number
    282570214247
    • AdvisoryAll Suspension Component(s) inc, Arms, Springs, Struts etc have corrosion
    • AdvisoryDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated, Offside Front Outer
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail139,615 miles (+8,731)3 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,615 miles
    Test number
    663235487978
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll Suspension Component(s) inc, Arms, Springs, Struts etc have corrosion
    • AdvisoryDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated, Offside Front Outer
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass130,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2020
    Odometer
    130,884 miles
    Test number
    320408831029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail130,884 miles (+5,186)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,884 miles
    Test number
    741801402359
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass125,698 miles (+2,617)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    125,698 miles
    Test number
    972127274821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass123,081 miles (+11,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    123,081 miles
    Test number
    918897660493
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure

  11. Pass111,190 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    111,190 miles
    Test number
    975233849226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail111,190 miles (+12,613)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,190 miles
    Test number
    487680617878
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass98,577 miles (+13,245)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    98,577 miles
    Test number
    557238835134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,332 miles (+13,659)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    85,332 miles
    Test number
    587324134133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,673 miles (+17,851)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    71,673 miles
    Test number
    306960943187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,822 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    53,822 miles
    Test number
    978523552079
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail53,822 miles (+9,680)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,822 miles
    Test number
    578783052094
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass44,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,142 miles
    Test number
    649003161086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 BYY

Does LR08 BYY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 BYY expired on 23 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 BYY?
The MOT on LR08 BYY expired on 23 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 BYY done?
LR08 BYY was recorded at 167,949 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2023, an average of 10,130 miles a year.
Has LR08 BYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 BYY has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 BYY 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 BYY find?
LR08 BYY passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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