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Mazda 3

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

LR08 CRUMOT history

LR08 CRU is a black petrol Mazda 3 first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 157,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

LR08 CRU black Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
157,923 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 CRU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 CRU was last recorded at 157,923 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 12,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,388 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12,535 miles
Average per year
8,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,923 miles
  • 2025 – 145,388 miles
  • 2024 – 127,985 miles
  • 2023 – 115,518 miles
  • 2022 – 104,860 miles
  • 2021 – 101,418 miles
  • 2020 – 94,982 miles
  • 2019 – 88,235 miles
  • 2018 – 78,782 miles
  • 2017 – 70,907 miles
  • 2016 – 60,929 miles
  • 2015 – 51,129 miles
  • 2014 – 47,574 miles
  • 2013 – 42,824 miles
  • 2012 – 31,199 miles
  • 2011 – 26,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,923 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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat-nav in zone 'B'

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Exhaust heat shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,923 miles (+12,535)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    157,923 miles
    Test number
    289210298104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass145,388 miles (+17,403)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    145,388 miles
    Test number
    678852536448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,985 miles (+12,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    127,985 miles
    Test number
    197740929486
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre at 2.mm
  4. Pass115,518 miles (+10,658)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    115,518 miles
    Test number
    517796047563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,860 miles (+3,442)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    104,860 miles
    Test number
    398805209473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,418 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    101,418 miles
    Test number
    322117153843
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat-nav in zone 'B'
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
  7. Fail101,418 miles (+6,436)1 dangerous3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,418 miles
    Test number
    375158780800
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat-nav in zone 'B'
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass94,982 miles (+6,747)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    94,982 miles
    Test number
    361443847691
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  9. Pass88,235 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    88,235 miles
    Test number
    663197854032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge, urgent attention required (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail88,235 miles (+9,453)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,235 miles
    Test number
    997429778345
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge, urgent attention required (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass78,782 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    78,782 miles
    Test number
    191464664838
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge, urgent attention required (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail78,782 miles (+7,875)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,782 miles
    Test number
    874469038531
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge, urgent attention required (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass70,907 miles (+9,978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,907 miles
    Test number
    447568753520
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished and cracking on inner wall
  14. Pass60,929 miles (+9,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    60,929 miles
    Test number
    960405259543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  15. Pass51,129 miles (+982)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    51,129 miles
    Test number
    706060488719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,147 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,147 miles
    Test number
    659697095091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail50,144 miles (+2,570)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,144 miles
    Test number
    837237495002
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass47,574 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,574 miles
    Test number
    148232314123
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perrishing and tread getting low
  19. Fail47,574 miles (+4,750)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,574 miles
    Test number
    389842214186
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perrishing and tread getting low
  20. Pass42,824 miles (+11,625)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    42,824 miles
    Test number
    605613913143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,199 miles (+4,447)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,199 miles
    Test number
    526622262098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,752 miles
    Test number
    455963961062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 CRU

Does LR08 CRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 CRU is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 CRU?
The MOT on LR08 CRU is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 CRU done?
LR08 CRU was recorded at 157,923 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 8,432 miles a year.
Has LR08 CRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 CRU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LR08 CRU 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 CRU find?
LR08 CRU passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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