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Mazda 3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 UBPMOT history

LR08 UBP is a blue petrol Mazda 3 first used on 17 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 72,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2024.

LR08 UBP blue Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Nov 2025
Mileage
72,408 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 UBP
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 28 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 UBP was last recorded at 72,408 miles on 29 Nov 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,404 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 72,408 miles
  • 2023 – 67,133 miles
  • 2022 – 64,723 miles
  • 2021 – 62,521 miles
  • 2020 – 60,621 miles
  • 2019 – 55,402 miles
  • 2018 – 51,472 miles
  • 2017 – 48,250 miles
  • 2016 – 43,729 miles
  • 2015 – 39,627 miles
  • 2014 – 35,629 miles
  • 2013 – 31,112 miles
  • 2012 – 27,557 miles
  • 2011 – 25,234 miles
  • 2010 – 23,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,408 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,408 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    72,408 miles
    Test number
    641864511242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail72,404 miles (+5,271)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,404 miles
    Test number
    351387486755
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass67,133 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    67,133 miles
    Test number
    910907518093
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail67,127 miles (+2,404)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,127 miles
    Test number
    137682566981
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass64,723 miles (+2,202)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    64,723 miles
    Test number
    932068101963
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass62,521 miles (+1,900)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    62,521 miles
    Test number
    257455848981
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass60,621 miles (+5,219)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    60,621 miles
    Test number
    662416018949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass55,402 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,402 miles
    Test number
    473445930126
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail55,367 miles (+3,895)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,367 miles
    Test number
    425694098865
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass51,472 miles (+3,222)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    51,472 miles
    Test number
    723388513226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,250 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    48,250 miles
    Test number
    970079493019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine management light staying on
    • AdvisoryAdvise off side front tyre worn on inner eddge

  12. Fail48,242 miles (+4,513)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,242 miles
    Test number
    248614762763
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine management light staying on
    • AdvisoryAdvise off side front tyre worn on inner eddge

  13. Pass43,729 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    43,729 miles
    Test number
    576631055697
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail43,728 miles (+4,101)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,728 miles
    Test number
    496775158385
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass39,627 miles (+3,998)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    39,627 miles
    Test number
    415386885099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,629 miles (+4,517)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    35,629 miles
    Test number
    768157294083
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front arms rear bushes split and seperated
    • NoteBoth front tyres low tread
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked inbetween tread

  17. Pass31,112 miles (+3,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    31,112 miles
    Test number
    146088593057
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass27,557 miles (+2,323)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    27,557 miles
    Test number
    459164612147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,234 miles (+2,210)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    25,234 miles
    Test number
    159832111384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,024 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    23,024 miles
    Test number
    243387300390
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LR08 UBP

Does LR08 UBP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 UBP expired on 28 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 UBP?
The MOT on LR08 UBP expired on 28 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 UBP done?
LR08 UBP was recorded at 72,408 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2024, an average of 3,509 miles a year.
Has LR08 UBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 UBP has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 UBP 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 UBP find?
LR08 UBP passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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