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Mazda 3

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 UBUMOT history

LR08 UBU is a silver petrol Mazda 3 first used on 17 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 92,175 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

LR08 UBU silver Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
92,175 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 UBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 UBU was last recorded at 92,175 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 1,285 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,890 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,285 miles
Average per year
3,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,175 miles
  • 2025 – 90,890 miles
  • 2024 – 89,261 miles
  • 2023 – 87,805 miles
  • 2022 – 86,383 miles
  • 2021 – 84,370 miles
  • 2020 – 82,341 miles
  • 2019 – 78,829 miles
  • 2018 – 75,400 miles
  • 2017 – 71,635 miles
  • 2016 – 68,435 miles
  • 2015 – 64,501 miles
  • 2014 – 60,720 miles
  • 2013 – 53,756 miles
  • 2012 – 44,474 miles
  • 2011 – 35,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,175 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm BALD on inner shoulder, cracked, perished & has cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,175 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    92,175 miles
    Test number
    604898174951
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm BALD on inner shoulder, cracked, perished & has cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail92,175 miles (+1,285)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,175 miles
    Test number
    763949519238
    • Repaired at testUpper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm BALD on inner shoulder, cracked, perished & has cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass90,890 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    90,890 miles
    Test number
    988424062227
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm BALD on inner edge & has cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively showing signs of heat (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail90,890 miles (+1,629)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,890 miles
    Test number
    514590118051
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm BALD on inner edge & has cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively showing signs of heat (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass89,261 miles (+1,456)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    89,261 miles
    Test number
    616539261496
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and slightly stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass87,805 miles (+1,422)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    87,805 miles
    Test number
    494716243149
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass86,383 miles (+2,013)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    86,383 miles
    Test number
    932835105602
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass84,370 miles (+2,029)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    84,370 miles
    Test number
    923106251737
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads slightly unevenly worn

  9. Pass82,341 miles (+3,512)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    82,341 miles
    Test number
    202504777763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,829 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    78,829 miles
    Test number
    335274570910
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail78,829 miles (+3,429)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,829 miles
    Test number
    998587027027
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass75,400 miles (+3,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    75,400 miles
    Test number
    345053709215
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre

  13. Pass71,635 miles (+3,200)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    71,635 miles
    Test number
    504476040071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,435 miles (+3,934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    68,435 miles
    Test number
    352935945326
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass64,501 miles (+3,781)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    64,501 miles
    Test number
    448704515075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn smooth on the very inner section of there tread pattern.

  16. Pass60,720 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    60,720 miles
    Test number
    306016214007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail60,720 miles (+6,964)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,720 miles
    Test number
    838295514030
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre nail in tread
    • NoteRear discs have surface corrosion

  18. Pass53,756 miles (+9,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,756 miles
    Test number
    275371973071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass44,474 miles (+9,088)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,474 miles
    Test number
    247515972073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,386 miles
    Test number
    139207571090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 UBU

Does LR08 UBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 UBU is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 UBU?
The MOT on LR08 UBU is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 UBU done?
LR08 UBU was recorded at 92,175 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 3,830 miles a year.
Has LR08 UBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 UBU has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 UBU 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 UBU find?
LR08 UBU passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 4 more.

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