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Mazda 3

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 KYPMOT history

LR08 KYP is a black petrol Mazda 3 first used on 17 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 146,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

LR08 KYP black Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
146,713 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 KYP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 KYP was last recorded at 146,713 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 3,362 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
143,351 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,362 miles
Average per year
7,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,713 miles
  • 2025 – 143,351 miles
  • 2024 – 139,989 miles
  • 2023 – 136,294 miles
  • 2022 – 129,394 miles
  • 2021 – 113,256 miles
  • 2020 – 107,427 miles
  • 2019 – 100,591 miles
  • 2018 – 90,806 miles
  • 2017 – 78,251 miles
  • 2016 – 64,072 miles
  • 2015 – 51,940 miles
  • 2014 – 35,148 miles
  • 2013 – 33,259 miles
  • 2012 – 29,556 miles
  • 2011 – 23,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,713 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,713 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    146,713 miles
    Test number
    434427728711
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail146,713 miles (+3,362)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,713 miles
    Test number
    546381786701
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working And high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass143,351 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    143,351 miles
    Test number
    692458272980
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail143,351 miles (+3,362)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,351 miles
    Test number
    158131149724
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass139,989 miles (+3,695)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    139,989 miles
    Test number
    749289701247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass136,294 miles (+6,900)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    136,294 miles
    Test number
    249710551921
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass129,394 miles (+16,138)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    129,394 miles
    Test number
    505527908760
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 91v (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass113,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    113,256 miles
    Test number
    651060819626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail113,254 miles (+5,827)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,254 miles
    Test number
    240013017491
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  10. Pass107,427 miles (+6,836)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    107,427 miles
    Test number
    791676827261
    • MinorFront Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass100,591 miles (+9,785)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    100,591 miles
    Test number
    699010358478
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass90,806 miles (+12,555)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    90,806 miles
    Test number
    630391558390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,251 miles (+14,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    78,251 miles
    Test number
    192747574532
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass64,072 miles (+12,132)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    64,072 miles
    Test number
    473555342271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    51,940 miles
    Test number
    407735315285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail51,940 miles (+1,368)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,940 miles
    Test number
    975355015228
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  17. Pass50,572 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,572 miles
    Test number
    678487685179
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn
  18. Fail50,272 miles (+15,124)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,272 miles
    Test number
    465667485102
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn
  19. Pass35,148 miles (+1,889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,148 miles
    Test number
    165328654077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass33,259 miles (+3,703)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    33,259 miles
    Test number
    617790963015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,556 miles (+5,665)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,556 miles
    Test number
    145403472459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,891 miles
    Test number
    179837561469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 KYP

Does LR08 KYP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 KYP is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 KYP?
The MOT on LR08 KYP is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 KYP done?
LR08 KYP was recorded at 146,713 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 7,947 miles a year.
Has LR08 KYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 KYP has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 KYP 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 KYP find?
LR08 KYP passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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