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Mazda 3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 CPYMOT history

LR08 CPY is a blue petrol Mazda 3 first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 117,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2024.

LR08 CPY blue Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Apr 2025
Mileage
117,378 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2024
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 CPY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 CPY was last recorded at 117,378 miles on 23 Apr 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Mar 2020: 89,257 miles, lower than 89,527 miles on 9 Mar 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
117,376 miles · 19 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 117,378 miles
  • 2023 – 107,602 miles
  • 2022 – 101,073 miles
  • 2021 – 93,934 miles
  • 2020 – 89,257 miles
  • 2019 – 83,936 miles
  • 2018 – 77,649 miles
  • 2017 – 69,129 miles
  • 2016 – 60,877 miles
  • 2015 – 53,199 miles
  • 2014 – 45,712 miles
  • 2013 – 37,036 miles
  • 2012 – 30,767 miles
  • 2011 – 21,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,378 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear seat belt not inspectedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,378 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    117,378 miles
    Test number
    691141961336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear seat belt not inspected

  2. Fail117,376 miles (+9,774)1 dangerous9 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,376 miles
    Test number
    769657198064
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear boot lid doesn't open
    • AdvisoryRear seat belt not inspected

  3. Pass107,602 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    107,602 miles
    Test number
    408486116389
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail107,602 miles (+6,529)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,602 miles
    Test number
    169705410715
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass101,073 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    101,073 miles
    Test number
    368089874296
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail101,073 miles (+7,139)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,073 miles
    Test number
    641625496537
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass93,934 miles (+4,677)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    93,934 miles
    Test number
    624015774804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,257 miles (-270)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    89,257 miles
    Test number
    955336599321
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis rails corroded

  9. Fail89,527 miles (+5,591)2 major1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,527 miles
    Test number
    814518769931
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis rails corroded

  10. Pass83,936 miles (+6,287)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    83,936 miles
    Test number
    206255688442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,649 miles (+8,520)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,649 miles
    Test number
    648216473768
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass69,129 miles (+8,252)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,129 miles
    Test number
    349087127117
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass60,877 miles (+7,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,877 miles
    Test number
    628481805363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass53,199 miles (+7,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,199 miles
    Test number
    975379865025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass45,712 miles (+8,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    45,712 miles
    Test number
    419972064008
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass37,036 miles (+6,269)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,036 miles
    Test number
    158366963452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,767 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,767 miles
    Test number
    279346462030
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail30,767 miles (+9,373)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,767 miles
    Test number
    358526262089
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass21,394 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,394 miles
    Test number
    617048241083
    • NoteBoth front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Questions about LR08 CPY

Does LR08 CPY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 CPY expired on 22 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 CPY?
The MOT on LR08 CPY expired on 22 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 CPY done?
LR08 CPY was recorded at 117,378 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2024, an average of 7,283 miles a year.
Has LR08 CPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 CPY has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 CPY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Mar 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 CPY find?
LR08 CPY passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; oil leak, but not excessive engine, and 3 more.

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