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Mazda 3

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 BZBMOT history

LR08 BZB is a black petrol Mazda 3 first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 108,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

LR08 BZB black Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
108,311 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 BZB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 BZB was last recorded at 108,311 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 4,342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,969 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,342 miles
Average per year
5,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,311 miles
  • 2025 – 103,969 miles
  • 2024 – 99,331 miles
  • 2023 – 94,094 miles
  • 2022 – 88,588 miles
  • 2021 – 82,503 miles
  • 2020 – 77,676 miles
  • 2019 – 71,373 miles
  • 2018 – 64,261 miles
  • 2017 – 57,134 miles
  • 2016 – 50,350 miles
  • 2015 – 43,627 miles
  • 2014 – 37,769 miles
  • 2013 – 32,166 miles
  • 2012 – 27,673 miles
  • 2011 – 22,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,311 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass108,311 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    108,311 miles
    Test number
    395143472576
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail108,311 miles (+4,342)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,311 miles
    Test number
    442344953253
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass103,969 miles (+3)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    103,969 miles
    Test number
    143560307337
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail103,966 miles (+4,635)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,966 miles
    Test number
    954507036582
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass99,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    99,331 miles
    Test number
    711051893368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail99,331 miles (+5,237)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,331 miles
    Test number
    115323335046
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass94,094 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    94,094 miles
    Test number
    862876082931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail94,090 miles (+5,502)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,090 miles
    Test number
    591071859410
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass88,588 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,588 miles
    Test number
    109947179054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,583 miles (+6,080)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,583 miles
    Test number
    871957551736
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass82,503 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    82,503 miles
    Test number
    340229138987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail82,494 miles (+4,818)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,494 miles
    Test number
    378902412921
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass77,676 miles (+6,303)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    77,676 miles
    Test number
    256475374669
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass71,373 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    71,373 miles
    Test number
    615346458075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Fail71,373 miles (+7,112)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,373 miles
    Test number
    663738058035
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  16. Pass64,261 miles (+7,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,261 miles
    Test number
    382633585986
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass57,134 miles (+6,784)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    57,134 miles
    Test number
    624372566656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,350 miles (+6,723)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,350 miles
    Test number
    377848606285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,627 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,627 miles
    Test number
    985983445078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail43,627 miles (+5,858)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,627 miles
    Test number
    306773945068
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass37,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,769 miles
    Test number
    627536754087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,768 miles (+5,602)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,768 miles
    Test number
    319196054044
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass32,166 miles (+4,493)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,166 miles
    Test number
    937676053048
    • NoteTraction control light on

  24. Pass27,673 miles (+5,630)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,673 miles
    Test number
    787415442082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,043 miles
    Test number
    428232251094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 BZB

Does LR08 BZB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 BZB is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 BZB?
The MOT on LR08 BZB is valid until 6 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 BZB done?
LR08 BZB was recorded at 108,311 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 5,760 miles a year.
Has LR08 BZB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 BZB has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 BZB 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 BZB find?
LR08 BZB passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both; front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 4 more.

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