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Mazda 3

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 NLPMOT history

LR08 NLP is a silver petrol Mazda 3 first used on 17 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 105,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

LR08 NLP silver Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
105,601 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,351 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 NLP
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
17 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 NLP was last recorded at 105,601 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 6,051 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jun 2020: 77,078 miles, lower than 78,854 miles on 20 Jun 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
99,550 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,051 miles
Average per year
5,351 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,601 miles
  • 2025 – 99,550 miles
  • 2024 – 95,223 miles
  • 2023 – 90,086 miles
  • 2022 – 87,012 miles
  • 2021 – 80,732 miles
  • 2020 – 77,078 miles
  • 2019 – 77,058 miles
  • 2018 – 74,028 miles
  • 2017 – 67,520 miles
  • 2016 – 61,379 miles
  • 2015 – 55,410 miles
  • 2014 – 47,269 miles
  • 2013 – 39,403 miles
  • 2012 – 32,430 miles
  • 2011 – 25,272 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,601 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,601 miles (+6,051)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    105,601 miles
    Test number
    684132597263
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass99,550 miles (+4,327)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    99,550 miles
    Test number
    389583088691
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass95,223 miles (+5,137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    95,223 miles
    Test number
    843591896832
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass90,086 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    90,086 miles
    Test number
    489350378959
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail90,086 miles (+3,074)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,086 miles
    Test number
    198655978369
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass87,012 miles (+6,280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    87,012 miles
    Test number
    612229490746
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass80,732 miles (+3,654)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    80,732 miles
    Test number
    679010510117
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass77,078 miles (-1,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    77,078 miles
    Test number
    231888776471
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail78,854 miles (+1,796)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,854 miles
    Test number
    294014204004
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass77,058 miles (+3,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,058 miles
    Test number
    226700138663
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass74,028 miles (+6,508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,028 miles
    Test number
    391087287038
    • 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))

  12. Pass67,520 miles (+6,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    67,520 miles
    Test number
    314044764782
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass61,379 miles (+5,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    61,379 miles
    Test number
    950256918920
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass55,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    55,410 miles
    Test number
    187330735179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,410 miles (+8,141)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,410 miles
    Test number
    806530335195
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass47,269 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,269 miles
    Test number
    585647664009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail47,268 miles (+7,865)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,268 miles
    Test number
    737167964073
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low inner edge

  18. Pass39,403 miles (+6,973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,403 miles
    Test number
    339997163075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass32,430 miles (+7,158)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,430 miles
    Test number
    377639862092
    • NoteN/s/r/tyre has stepped inner edge

  20. Pass25,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,272 miles
    Test number
    269611871089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 NLP

Does LR08 NLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 NLP is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 NLP?
The MOT on LR08 NLP is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 NLP done?
LR08 NLP was recorded at 105,601 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 5,351 miles a year.
Has LR08 NLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 NLP has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 NLP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jun 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 NLP find?
LR08 NLP passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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