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Mazda 3

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 OKHMOT history

LR08 OKH is a black petrol Mazda 3 first used on 17 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LR08 OKH black Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
96,944 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 OKH
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 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 OKH was last recorded at 96,944 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 2,465 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,479 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,465 miles
Average per year
3,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,944 miles
  • 2025 – 94,479 miles
  • 2024 – 90,619 miles
  • 2023 – 85,669 miles
  • 2022 – 81,785 miles
  • 2021 – 77,636 miles
  • 2020 – 73,800 miles
  • 2019 – 68,710 miles
  • 2018 – 66,155 miles
  • 2017 – 63,362 miles
  • 2016 – 60,910 miles
  • 2015 – 57,906 miles
  • 2014 – 54,400 miles
  • 2013 – 51,101 miles
  • 2012 – 48,676 miles
  • 2011 – 44,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,944 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,944 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    96,944 miles
    Test number
    816318945548
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail96,944 miles (+2,465)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,944 miles
    Test number
    881249742595
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass94,479 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    94,479 miles
    Test number
    310595280265
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail94,479 miles (+3,860)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,479 miles
    Test number
    320470806345
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass90,619 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    90,619 miles
    Test number
    913375578363
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Window glass needs adjustment
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Arms/axel both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Under body corrosion
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail90,619 miles (+4,950)3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,619 miles
    Test number
    193394170975
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Window glass needs adjustment
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Arms/axel both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Under body corrosion
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass85,669 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    85,669 miles
    Test number
    115581877223
    • AdvisoryFront 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has general corrosion

  8. Fail85,666 miles (+3,881)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,666 miles
    Test number
    385047155725
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has general corrosion

  9. Pass81,785 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    81,785 miles
    Test number
    251573948815
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lense slightly damaged brake light
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension has general corrosion

  10. Fail81,780 miles (+4,144)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,780 miles
    Test number
    737139056322
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lense slightly damaged brake light
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension has general corrosion

  11. Pass77,636 miles (+3,836)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    77,636 miles
    Test number
    592009244272
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Pass73,800 miles (+5,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    73,800 miles
    Test number
    812220661349
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass68,710 miles (+2,555)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,710 miles
    Test number
    124054210845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,155 miles (+2,793)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    66,155 miles
    Test number
    201691963294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,362 miles
    Test number
    299409690767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,362 miles (+2,452)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,362 miles
    Test number
    799873278662
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass60,910 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    60,910 miles
    Test number
    702013771442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,906 miles (+3,000)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,906 miles
    Test number
    884442812043
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass57,906 miles (+3,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    57,906 miles
    Test number
    226184176384
    • AdvisoryInternal headlight switch altered for mot test
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  20. Pass54,400 miles (+3,299)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    54,400 miles
    Test number
    217564744336
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  21. Pass51,101 miles (+2,425)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    51,101 miles
    Test number
    498261333478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,676 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    48,676 miles
    Test number
    467035652378
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear light unit broken/holed

  23. Fail48,676 miles (+4,165)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,676 miles
    Test number
    618685052328
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear light unit broken/holed

  24. Fail44,511 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,511 miles
    Test number
    396455251358
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass44,511 miles (+2,407)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    44,511 miles
    Test number
    618175651321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,104 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    42,104 miles
    Test number
    689401821049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail42,103 miles1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,103 miles
    Test number
    107717811469
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR08 OKH

Does LR08 OKH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 OKH is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 OKH?
The MOT on LR08 OKH is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 OKH done?
LR08 OKH was recorded at 96,944 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 3,483 miles a year.
Has LR08 OKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 OKH has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 OKH 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 OKH find?
LR08 OKH passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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