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Mazda 3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 UBNMOT history

LR08 UBN is a blue petrol Mazda 3 first used on 17 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2024 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 229,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2023.

LR08 UBN blue Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Nov 2024
Mileage
229,771 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2023
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
15,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 UBN
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 7 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 UBN was last recorded at 229,771 miles on 8 Nov 2023, 14,076 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,695 miles · 17 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
14,076 miles
Average per year
15,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 229,771 miles
  • 2022 – 215,695 miles
  • 2021 – 199,052 miles
  • 2020 – 183,395 miles
  • 2019 – 170,890 miles
  • 2018 – 154,143 miles
  • 2017 – 122,987 miles
  • 2016 – 107,290 miles
  • 2015 – 87,173 miles
  • 2014 – 68,994 miles
  • 2013 – 55,393 miles
  • 2012 – 38,906 miles
  • 2011 – 35,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,771 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp deteriorating
  • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp deteriorating
  • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields adrift
  • AdvisoryOil leak

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Both rear No plate lamps slightly dull.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass229,771 miles (+14,076)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    229,771 miles
    Test number
    686064164625
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields adrift
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Pass215,695 miles (+508)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    215,695 miles
    Test number
    777278246789
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail215,187 miles (+16,135)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,187 miles
    Test number
    418713880859
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cracked center box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth number plate lamps dim
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield adrift

  4. Pass199,052 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    199,052 miles
    Test number
    334006256106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail199,052 miles (+15,657)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,052 miles
    Test number
    817365307028
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass183,395 miles (+12,505)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    183,395 miles
    Test number
    739497623266
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass170,890 miles (+2)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    170,890 miles
    Test number
    742615946639
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear No plate lamps slightly dull.
    • AdvisoryFront 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))

  8. Fail170,888 miles (+16,745)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,888 miles
    Test number
    604134551933
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear No plate lamps slightly dull.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Signs of disc over heating. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass154,143 miles (+15,245)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    154,143 miles
    Test number
    194344602032
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass138,898 miles (+15,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    138,898 miles
    Test number
    560484134058
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  11. Pass122,987 miles (+15,697)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    122,987 miles
    Test number
    763236791042
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass107,290 miles (+20,117)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    107,290 miles
    Test number
    550716325198
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass87,173 miles (+18,179)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    87,173 miles
    Test number
    478263515063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteNo oil in engine

  14. Pass68,994 miles (+13,601)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    68,994 miles
    Test number
    205705514005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,393 miles (+16,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    55,393 miles
    Test number
    416108833000
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  16. Pass38,906 miles (+3,784)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    38,906 miles
    Test number
    496268632091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,122 miles
    Test number
    568647461041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 UBN

Does LR08 UBN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 UBN expired on 7 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 UBN?
The MOT on LR08 UBN expired on 7 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 UBN done?
LR08 UBN was recorded at 229,771 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2023, an average of 15,362 miles a year.
Has LR08 UBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 UBN has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 UBN 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 UBN find?
LR08 UBN passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front headlamp deteriorating; nearside sill corroded, and 5 more.

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