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Mazda 3

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,560 cc

LR08 BZAMOT history

LR08 BZA is a black petrol Mazda 3 first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 81,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

LR08 BZA black Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
81,891 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 BZA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 BZA was last recorded at 81,891 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 1,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,567 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,324 miles
Average per year
3,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,891 miles
  • 2025 – 80,567 miles
  • 2023 – 78,668 miles
  • 2022 – 77,128 miles
  • 2021 – 74,445 miles
  • 2020 – 73,211 miles
  • 2019 – 71,464 miles
  • 2018 – 68,357 miles
  • 2017 – 63,535 miles
  • 2016 – 59,811 miles
  • 2015 – 55,551 miles
  • 2014 – 50,814 miles
  • 2013 – 45,220 miles
  • 2012 – 38,434 miles
  • 2011 – 29,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,891 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass81,891 miles (+1,324)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    81,891 miles
    Test number
    494542814500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,567 miles (+1,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    80,567 miles
    Test number
    492657008443
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass78,668 miles (+1,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    78,668 miles
    Test number
    144076052629
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass77,128 miles (+2,683)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    77,128 miles
    Test number
    554360372962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass74,445 miles (+1,234)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    74,445 miles
    Test number
    195656500975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,211 miles (+1,747)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    73,211 miles
    Test number
    904547396041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,464 miles
    Test number
    340509666052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail71,464 miles (+3,107)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,464 miles
    Test number
    865271463972
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass68,357 miles (+108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    68,357 miles
    Test number
    749143917876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail68,249 miles (+4,714)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,249 miles
    Test number
    623958795808
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass63,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    63,535 miles
    Test number
    176660989716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,535 miles (+3,724)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,535 miles
    Test number
    177395522296
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass59,811 miles (+4,260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    59,811 miles
    Test number
    486460383491
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass55,551 miles (+4,737)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,551 miles
    Test number
    265830515199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,814 miles (+5,594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    50,814 miles
    Test number
    426700424104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass45,220 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    45,220 miles
    Test number
    238297003471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,219 miles (+6,785)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,219 miles
    Test number
    118266503101
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass38,434 miles (+8,701)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    38,434 miles
    Test number
    235552802163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,733 miles
    Test number
    637522751077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail29,733 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,733 miles
    Test number
    675522851087
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Questions about LR08 BZA

Does LR08 BZA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 BZA is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 BZA?
The MOT on LR08 BZA is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 BZA done?
LR08 BZA was recorded at 81,891 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 3,484 miles a year.
Has LR08 BZA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 BZA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2019.
Has the mileage on LR08 BZA 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 BZA find?
LR08 BZA passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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