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Mazda 3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 HBLMOT history

LR08 HBL is a blue petrol Mazda 3 first used on 17 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 123,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2025.

LR08 HBL blue Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2026
Mileage
123,949 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 HBL
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
17 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 HBL was last recorded at 123,949 miles on 17 Apr 2025, 4,456 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,493 miles · 17 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
4,456 miles
Average per year
6,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,949 miles
  • 2024 – 119,493 miles
  • 2023 – 117,642 miles
  • 2021 – 115,826 miles
  • 2020 – 108,804 miles
  • 2019 – 92,976 miles
  • 2018 – 92,712 miles
  • 2017 – 82,758 miles
  • 2016 – 73,094 miles
  • 2015 – 64,210 miles
  • 2014 – 56,627 miles
  • 2013 – 50,366 miles
  • 2012 – 44,730 miles
  • 2011 – 39,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,949 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Wiper smear slightly
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose clip missing
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisorySump area damp and its also corroded
  • AdvisorySmall hole in the boot

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Coolant leak radiator bottom left corner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust noisy middle section cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,949 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    123,949 miles
    Test number
    690594518021
    • AdvisoryNearside Wiper smear slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose clip missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySump area damp and its also corroded
    • AdvisorySmall hole in the boot

  2. Fail123,949 miles (+4,456)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,949 miles
    Test number
    525086806196
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center box cracked almost all the away around (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights are hazzy
    • AdvisoryExhaust front heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Wiper smear slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose clip missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySump area damp and its also corroded
    • AdvisorySmall hole in the boot

  3. Pass119,493 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    119,493 miles
    Test number
    381508104237
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator bottom left corner
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section cracked (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy middle section cracked (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious front suspension components are corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious rear suspension components are corroded

  4. Fail119,489 miles (+1,847)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,489 miles
    Test number
    890225113351
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush suspension top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorService brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator bottom left corner
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section cracked (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy middle section cracked (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious front suspension components are corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious rear suspension components are corroded

  5. Pass117,642 miles (+1,816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    117,642 miles
    Test number
    962683485207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass115,826 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    115,826 miles
    Test number
    451618083040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail115,826 miles (+7,022)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,826 miles
    Test number
    428118871989
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass108,804 miles (+6,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    108,804 miles
    Test number
    220482680761
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass102,784 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,784 miles
    Test number
    505219662992
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail102,784 miles (+9,808)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,784 miles
    Test number
    681145032242
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass92,976 miles (+264)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    92,976 miles
    Test number
    469171123101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,712 miles (+9,710)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,712 miles
    Test number
    912423149544
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass83,002 miles (+244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    83,002 miles
    Test number
    490958579725
    • 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)

  14. Fail82,758 miles (+9,664)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,758 miles
    Test number
    868092212156
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • 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. Pass73,094 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    73,094 miles
    Test number
    152892683578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,937 miles (+8,727)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,937 miles
    Test number
    535394163634
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate blue paint on plastic (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate blue paint on plastic (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak suspect radiator leaking no coolant in header tank could possibly cause engine damage if left

  17. Pass64,210 miles (+7,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    64,210 miles
    Test number
    968010049829
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass56,627 miles (+6,261)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    56,627 miles
    Test number
    107729534394
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre bold on outer edge

  19. Pass50,366 miles (+5,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    50,366 miles
    Test number
    497647943425
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass44,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    44,730 miles
    Test number
    247549142398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,730 miles (+4,746)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,730 miles
    Test number
    777029542315
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass39,984 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    39,984 miles
    Test number
    559813661358
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LR08 HBL

Does LR08 HBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 HBL expired on 16 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 HBL?
The MOT on LR08 HBL expired on 16 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 HBL done?
LR08 HBL was recorded at 123,949 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2025, an average of 6,313 miles a year.
Has LR08 HBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 HBL has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 HBL 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 HBL find?
LR08 HBL passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside wiper smear slightly; offside front brake hose clip missing; offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 2 more.

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