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Mazda 3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 UBAMOT history

LR08 UBA is a blue petrol Mazda 3 first used on 17 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 153,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2025.

LR08 UBA blue Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Feb 2026
Mileage
153,792 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 UBA
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 11 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 UBA was last recorded at 153,792 miles on 12 Feb 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,792 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,792 miles
  • 2023 – 148,671 miles
  • 2022 – 141,632 miles
  • 2021 – 131,752 miles
  • 2020 – 123,766 miles
  • 2019 – 106,259 miles
  • 2018 – 103,219 miles
  • 2017 – 91,408 miles
  • 2016 – 77,128 miles
  • 2015 – 66,343 miles
  • 2014 – 52,223 miles
  • 2013 – 47,210 miles
  • 2012 – 40,800 miles
  • 2011 – 29,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,792 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower wing corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUnderside corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass153,792 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    153,792 miles
    Test number
    427262286715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroding
  2. Fail153,792 miles (+5,121)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,792 miles
    Test number
    101564949935
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroding
  3. Pass148,671 miles (+7,039)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    148,671 miles
    Test number
    586564642934
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside starting to corrode
  4. Pass141,632 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    141,632 miles
    Test number
    902721838561
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail141,630 miles (+9,878)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,630 miles
    Test number
    681650331999
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass131,752 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    131,752 miles
    Test number
    863173694050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail131,750 miles (+7,984)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,750 miles
    Test number
    709384258561
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass123,766 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    123,766 miles
    Test number
    791288184701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail123,765 miles (+17,506)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,765 miles
    Test number
    439813974097
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass106,259 miles (+3,040)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,259 miles
    Test number
    107995961720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,219 miles (+11,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    103,219 miles
    Test number
    708408597556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass91,408 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    91,408 miles
    Test number
    125685283156
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner edge (Marginal pass)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (Margnal Pass) (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail91,408 miles (+14,280)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,408 miles
    Test number
    132127317605
    • Repaired at testFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner edge (Marginal pass)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (Margnal Pass) (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass77,128 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    77,128 miles
    Test number
    992571982277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Fail77,128 miles (+10,785)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,128 miles
    Test number
    712979546677
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass66,343 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    66,343 miles
    Test number
    963191380736
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  17. Fail66,343 miles (+14,120)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,343 miles
    Test number
    911934649259
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working *2 (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  18. Pass52,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    52,223 miles
    Test number
    559595324324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail52,223 miles (+2,624)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,223 miles
    Test number
    828495824365
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  20. Pass49,599 miles (+2,389)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,599 miles
    Test number
    879586184077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine management light on
  21. Pass47,210 miles (+6,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    47,210 miles
    Test number
    248589173003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass40,800 miles (+11,730)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,800 miles
    Test number
    845006972089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,070 miles
    Test number
    489396971068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 UBA

Does LR08 UBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 UBA expired on 11 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 UBA?
The MOT on LR08 UBA expired on 11 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 UBA done?
LR08 UBA was recorded at 153,792 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2025, an average of 8,966 miles a year.
Has LR08 UBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 UBA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 UBA 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 UBA find?
LR08 UBA passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower wing corroded; nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner sills, and 3 more.

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