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Mazda 3

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 CPVMOT history

LR08 CPV is a silver petrol Mazda 3 first used on 15 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 130,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

LR08 CPV silver Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
130,758 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 CPV
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
15 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 CPV was last recorded at 130,758 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 7,779 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
122,979 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,779 miles
Average per year
6,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,758 miles
  • 2025 – 122,979 miles
  • 2024 – 117,428 miles
  • 2023 – 111,763 miles
  • 2022 – 106,675 miles
  • 2021 – 102,356 miles
  • 2020 – 97,766 miles
  • 2019 – 92,984 miles
  • 2018 – 85,185 miles
  • 2017 – 79,010 miles
  • 2016 – 72,948 miles
  • 2015 – 68,944 miles
  • 2014 – 56,514 miles
  • 2013 – 48,912 miles
  • 2012 – 39,284 miles
  • 2011 – 29,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,758 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,758 miles (+7,779)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    130,758 miles
    Test number
    433300370683
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass122,979 miles (+5,551)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    122,979 miles
    Test number
    211718246680
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting broken/corroded,system still supported
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass117,428 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    117,428 miles
    Test number
    551290494885
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective broken,system still supported (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  4. Fail117,428 miles (+5,665)3 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,428 miles
    Test number
    809551017958
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective broken,system still supported (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  5. Pass111,763 miles (+5,088)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    111,763 miles
    Test number
    118684009030
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass106,675 miles (+4,319)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    106,675 miles
    Test number
    127419399849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,356 miles (+4,590)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    102,356 miles
    Test number
    401512135347
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount bracket corroded away (system still supported)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper + nearside rear door damage

  8. Pass97,766 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    97,766 miles
    Test number
    843357402862
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail97,766 miles (+4,782)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,766 miles
    Test number
    123085830321
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass92,984 miles (+7,799)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,984 miles
    Test number
    531388667614
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass85,185 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    85,185 miles
    Test number
    822027919365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail85,185 miles (+6,175)4 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,185 miles
    Test number
    145642270724
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass79,010 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    79,010 miles
    Test number
    303278068492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail79,010 miles (+6,062)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,010 miles
    Test number
    454326846419
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass72,948 miles (+4,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    72,948 miles
    Test number
    997283618018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre underinflated

  16. Pass68,944 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    68,944 miles
    Test number
    773720706793
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  17. Fail68,944 miles (+4,051)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,944 miles
    Test number
    438038361488
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb insecure (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  18. Pass64,893 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    64,893 miles
    Test number
    855063405097
    • NoteOffside front suspension arm rear bush unbonding
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket corroded and weak

  19. Fail64,892 miles (+8,378)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,892 miles
    Test number
    249963305092
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteOffside front suspension arm rear bush unbonding
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket corroded and weak

  20. Pass56,514 miles (+7,602)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    56,514 miles
    Test number
    105298004458
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCover sills

  21. Pass48,912 miles (+9,628)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,912 miles
    Test number
    369360173079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,284 miles (+9,911)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,284 miles
    Test number
    458182372037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,373 miles
    Test number
    966064751033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 CPV

Does LR08 CPV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 CPV is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 CPV?
The MOT on LR08 CPV is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 CPV done?
LR08 CPV was recorded at 130,758 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 6,588 miles a year.
Has LR08 CPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 CPV has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 CPV 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 CPV find?
LR08 CPV passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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