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Mazda 3

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 BYZMOT history

LR08 BYZ is a silver petrol Mazda 3 first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 124,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

LR08 BYZ silver Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
124,928 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 BYZ
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 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 BYZ was last recorded at 124,928 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 4,497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,431 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,497 miles
Average per year
6,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,928 miles
  • 2025 – 120,431 miles
  • 2024 – 114,325 miles
  • 2023 – 107,127 miles
  • 2022 – 101,041 miles
  • 2021 – 95,396 miles
  • 2020 – 91,034 miles
  • 2019 – 86,163 miles
  • 2018 – 77,502 miles
  • 2017 – 69,516 miles
  • 2016 – 61,608 miles
  • 2015 – 56,524 miles
  • 2014 – 50,900 miles
  • 2013 – 44,092 miles
  • 2012 – 34,290 miles
  • 2011 – 27,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,928 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer box pipe corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral rust under vehicle

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,928 miles (+4,497)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    124,928 miles
    Test number
    132610982378
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer box pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral rust under vehicle

  2. Pass120,431 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    120,431 miles
    Test number
    141206481719
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail120,431 miles (+6,106)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,431 miles
    Test number
    643695901591
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass114,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    114,325 miles
    Test number
    699966796108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail114,324 miles (+7,197)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,324 miles
    Test number
    183709704614
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass107,127 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    107,127 miles
    Test number
    218034807364
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndersealed

  7. Fail107,126 miles (+6,085)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,126 miles
    Test number
    114518420082
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndersealed

  8. Pass101,041 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,041 miles
    Test number
    134989201157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail100,984 miles (+5,588)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,984 miles
    Test number
    522390620553
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass95,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,396 miles
    Test number
    619644756420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail95,396 miles (+4,362)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,396 miles
    Test number
    352090947140
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass91,034 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,034 miles
    Test number
    633218934371
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail91,034 miles (+4,871)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,034 miles
    Test number
    221533500201
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords damaged both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass86,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    86,163 miles
    Test number
    932810801114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,163 miles (+8,661)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,163 miles
    Test number
    413608537818
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass77,502 miles (+7,986)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    77,502 miles
    Test number
    654134754812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,516 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,516 miles
    Test number
    743945077103
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Fail69,516 miles (+7,908)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,516 miles
    Test number
    510349786155
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass61,608 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,608 miles
    Test number
    413078160316
    • AdvisoryOil leak from corroded sump

  20. Fail61,608 miles (+5,084)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,608 miles
    Test number
    170395623598
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak from corroded sump

  21. Pass56,524 miles (+5,624)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,524 miles
    Test number
    128132685440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,900 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,900 miles
    Test number
    599334284036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail50,862 miles (+6,770)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,862 miles
    Test number
    178439264406
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  24. Pass44,092 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,092 miles
    Test number
    887852273053
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges.

  25. Fail44,092 miles (+9,802)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,092 miles
    Test number
    695542773048
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges.

  26. Pass34,290 miles (+6,518)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,290 miles
    Test number
    128412972482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,772 miles
    Test number
    829079361069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 BYZ

Does LR08 BYZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 BYZ is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 BYZ?
The MOT on LR08 BYZ is valid until 18 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 BYZ done?
LR08 BYZ was recorded at 124,928 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 6,544 miles a year.
Has LR08 BYZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 BYZ has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 BYZ 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 BYZ find?
LR08 BYZ passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust silencer box pipe corroded; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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