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Mazda 3

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 UBSMOT history

LR08 UBS is a black petrol Mazda 3 first used on 17 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2024.

LR08 UBS black Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2025
Mileage
143,478 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2024
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 UBS
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 expired on 26 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 UBS was last recorded at 143,478 miles on 27 Feb 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,478 miles · 26 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 143,478 miles
  • 2023 – 138,566 miles
  • 2022 – 133,669 miles
  • 2021 – 128,637 miles
  • 2020 – 126,230 miles
  • 2019 – 119,226 miles
  • 2018 – 110,301 miles
  • 2017 – 101,467 miles
  • 2016 – 88,427 miles
  • 2015 – 78,731 miles
  • 2014 – 66,255 miles
  • 2013 – 55,576 miles
  • 2012 – 45,802 miles
  • 2011 – 33,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,478 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass143,478 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    143,478 miles
    Test number
    800139909816
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail143,478 miles (+4,912)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,478 miles
    Test number
    678864759352
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass138,566 miles (+4,897)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    138,566 miles
    Test number
    776048426217
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass133,669 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    133,669 miles
    Test number
    497795274624
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail133,665 miles (+5,028)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,665 miles
    Test number
    319545496453
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass128,637 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    128,637 miles
    Test number
    908085922319
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface rust under neath components

  7. Fail128,637 miles (+2,407)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,637 miles
    Test number
    226283844472
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface rust under neath components

  8. Pass126,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    126,230 miles
    Test number
    933999561073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail126,227 miles (+7,001)3 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,227 miles
    Test number
    140627614269
    • 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass119,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    119,226 miles
    Test number
    776308852442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail119,222 miles (+8,921)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,222 miles
    Test number
    877118861991
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass110,301 miles (+8,834)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    110,301 miles
    Test number
    797942297303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,467 miles (+13,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    101,467 miles
    Test number
    561058293403
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3 to 4mm apx (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass88,427 miles (+9,696)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    88,427 miles
    Test number
    679711657977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    78,731 miles
    Test number
    738069165029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,731 miles (+12,476)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,731 miles
    Test number
    197889565448
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass66,255 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,255 miles
    Test number
    158076064478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  18. Fail66,255 miles (+10,679)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,255 miles
    Test number
    819716664000
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass55,576 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,576 miles
    Test number
    289564373083
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  20. Fail55,576 miles (+9,774)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,576 miles
    Test number
    658844673016
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  21. Fail45,802 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,802 miles
    Test number
    199905272451
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass45,802 miles (+12,121)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,802 miles
    Test number
    895815072092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,681 miles
    Test number
    215417561020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail33,681 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,681 miles
    Test number
    887847561019
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Questions about LR08 UBS

Does LR08 UBS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 UBS expired on 26 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 UBS?
The MOT on LR08 UBS expired on 26 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 UBS done?
LR08 UBS was recorded at 143,478 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2024, an average of 8,462 miles a year.
Has LR08 UBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 UBS has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 UBS 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 UBS find?
LR08 UBS passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2024 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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