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Mazda 3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 FMUMOT history

LR08 FMU is a blue petrol Mazda 3 first used on 15 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 149,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2025.

LR08 FMU blue Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2025
Mileage
149,675 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 FMU
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
15 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR08 FMU was last recorded at 149,675 miles on 5 Mar 2025, 12,485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,190 miles · 20 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
12,485 miles
Average per year
9,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,675 miles
  • 2024 – 137,190 miles
  • 2023 – 122,525 miles
  • 2022 – 102,061 miles
  • 2021 – 84,643 miles
  • 2020 – 72,094 miles
  • 2019 – 60,134 miles
  • 2018 – 55,436 miles
  • 2017 – 50,894 miles
  • 2016 – 46,833 miles
  • 2015 – 41,453 miles
  • 2014 – 36,245 miles
  • 2013 – 30,133 miles
  • 2012 – 23,361 miles
  • 2010 – 19,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail149,675 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside strengthening plates (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rear Sets - Inners

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Vehicle Underside/Floor has Corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail149,675 miles (+12,485)2 dangerous6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,675 miles
    Test number
    445371935630
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside strengthening plates (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass137,190 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    137,190 miles
    Test number
    291944333671
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail137,187 miles (+14,662)3 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,187 miles
    Test number
    914064709020
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass122,525 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    122,525 miles
    Test number
    506324568489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail122,518 miles (+20,457)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,518 miles
    Test number
    146483485108
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass102,061 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    102,061 miles
    Test number
    285684417694
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside washer jet needs clearing
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail102,061 miles (+17,418)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,061 miles
    Test number
    298908717935
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low Both adjusted. Adjusters not functioning as intended (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside washer jet needs clearing
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass84,643 miles (+108)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    84,643 miles
    Test number
    103492101342
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rear Sets - Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle Underside/Floor has Corrosion

  9. Fail84,535 miles (+12,441)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,535 miles
    Test number
    334157172793
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rear Sets - Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle Underside/Floor has Corrosion

  10. Pass72,094 miles (+11,960)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    72,094 miles
    Test number
    162719766814
    • Advisory1 Ltr Engine Oil Added Prior to Testing
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Rear Linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front Sets - Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread and Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread and Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Suspension Arms Rear Mounting Void Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass60,134 miles (+4,698)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,134 miles
    Test number
    831921402754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,436 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    55,436 miles
    Test number
    403543826511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,430 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    55,430 miles
    Test number
    430451785210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,349 miles (+4,455)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,349 miles
    Test number
    650076653956
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken at bottom (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass50,894 miles (+4,061)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,894 miles
    Test number
    688875176693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,833 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    46,833 miles
    Test number
    742060462692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,812 miles (+5,359)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,812 miles
    Test number
    774349973447
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass41,453 miles (+5,208)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,453 miles
    Test number
    969287885071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,245 miles (+6,112)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    36,245 miles
    Test number
    696394724080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing 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)

  20. Pass30,133 miles (+6,772)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    30,133 miles
    Test number
    265635823011
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre rubber cracking in between tread
    • NoteO/s/f tyre rubber cracking in between tread

  21. Pass23,361 miles (+3,375)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    23,361 miles
    Test number
    727756812016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    19,986 miles
    Test number
    620851150374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 FMU

Does LR08 FMU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 FMU expired on 8 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 FMU?
The MOT on LR08 FMU expired on 8 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 FMU done?
LR08 FMU was recorded at 149,675 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2025, an average of 9,123 miles a year.
Has LR08 FMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 FMU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 FMU 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 FMU find?
LR08 FMU failed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside rear brake hose ferrule excessively corroded, and 13 more.

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