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Mazda 3

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 HGKMOT history

LR08 HGK is a silver petrol Mazda 3 first used on 11 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 77,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

LR08 HGK silver Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
77,732 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 HGK
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
11 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 HGK was last recorded at 77,732 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 8,945 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,787 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,945 miles
Average per year
3,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,732 miles
  • 2025 – 68,787 miles
  • 2024 – 57,946 miles
  • 2023 – 50,428 miles
  • 2022 – 50,356 miles
  • 2021 – 50,317 miles
  • 2020 – 50,311 miles
  • 2019 – 49,628 miles
  • 2018 – 47,637 miles
  • 2017 – 45,939 miles
  • 2016 – 44,881 miles
  • 2015 – 40,418 miles
  • 2014 – 38,720 miles
  • 2013 – 36,056 miles
  • 2012 – 28,489 miles
  • 2011 – 21,596 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,732 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,732 miles (+8,945)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    77,732 miles
    Test number
    810076587255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass68,787 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    68,787 miles
    Test number
    521383497187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail68,735 miles (+10,789)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,735 miles
    Test number
    164997786232
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass57,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    57,946 miles
    Test number
    649024746059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail57,946 miles (+7,518)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,946 miles
    Test number
    195726871293
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass50,428 miles (+1)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    50,428 miles
    Test number
    963178736008
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail50,427 miles (+71)1 dangerous2 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,427 miles
    Test number
    476928278931
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass50,356 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    50,356 miles
    Test number
    709945822608
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail50,356 miles (+39)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,356 miles
    Test number
    502833556610
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass50,317 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    50,317 miles
    Test number
    888508725270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass50,311 miles (+683)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    50,311 miles
    Test number
    757377310150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear all rear suspension arms and rear sub frame corroded

  12. Pass49,628 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,628 miles
    Test number
    348955301026
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail49,628 miles (+1,991)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,628 miles
    Test number
    567678249411
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass47,637 miles (+1,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    47,637 miles
    Test number
    543644402552
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass45,939 miles (+1,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    45,939 miles
    Test number
    801898135346
    • AdvisoryNearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass44,881 miles (+4,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    44,881 miles
    Test number
    758583719261
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass40,418 miles (+1,698)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    40,418 miles
    Test number
    277430025408
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass38,720 miles (+2,664)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    38,720 miles
    Test number
    585191944134
    • NoteO/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

  19. Pass36,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    36,056 miles
    Test number
    367146433153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail36,056 miles (+7,567)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,056 miles
    Test number
    227505733493
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass28,489 miles (+6,893)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    28,489 miles
    Test number
    926886212149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,596 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    21,596 miles
    Test number
    627746221168
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm on inside edge of tread
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn below 1.6mm on inside edge of tread
    • NoteSlight corrosion on n/s & o/s/f brake hose ferrules

Questions about LR08 HGK

Does LR08 HGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 HGK is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 HGK?
The MOT on LR08 HGK is valid until 27 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 HGK done?
LR08 HGK was recorded at 77,732 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 3,690 miles a year.
Has LR08 HGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 HGK has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 HGK 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 HGK find?
LR08 HGK passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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