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Mazda 3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 UBVMOT history

LR08 UBV is a blue petrol Mazda 3 first used on 17 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2023 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 105,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2022.

LR08 UBV blue Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Feb 2023
Mileage
105,585 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2022
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 UBV
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 4 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 UBV was last recorded at 105,585 miles on 5 Feb 2022, 10,040 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,545 miles · 27 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
10,040 miles
Average per year
7,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 105,585 miles
  • 2021 – 95,545 miles
  • 2019 – 91,308 miles
  • 2018 – 83,015 miles
  • 2017 – 76,134 miles
  • 2016 – 64,990 miles
  • 2015 – 53,363 miles
  • 2014 – 42,950 miles
  • 2013 – 32,582 miles
  • 2012 – 27,848 miles
  • 2011 – 23,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,585 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield is loose
  • AdvisorySome parts are corroded but not seriously weakened

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,585 miles (+10,040)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    105,585 miles
    Test number
    540610366849
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield is loose
    • AdvisorySome parts are corroded but not seriously weakened

  2. Pass95,545 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,545 miles
    Test number
    241964766847
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySome components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

  3. Fail95,545 miles (+4,237)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,545 miles
    Test number
    516034354014
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySome components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

  4. Pass91,308 miles (+8,293)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,308 miles
    Test number
    550170179672
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass83,015 miles (+6,881)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    83,015 miles
    Test number
    742169348895
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Pass76,134 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    76,134 miles
    Test number
    573625392970
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/f lower suspension arm rearmost bush has slight deterioration of bush and slight play/wear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres have cracking in between treads but no cord/fabric exposed
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lipping/ corrosion on front and rear discs (3.5.1i)

  7. Fail76,134 miles (+11,144)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,134 miles
    Test number
    219940221381
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f sidelamp inoperative (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam headlamp in operative on dip beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s/f lower suspension arm rearmost bush has excessive wear/play (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/f lower suspension arm rearmost bush has slight deterioration of bush and slight play/wear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres have cracking in between treads but no cord/fabric exposed
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lipping/ corrosion on front and rear discs (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass64,990 miles (+11,627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    64,990 miles
    Test number
    246720869305
    • AdvisoryRear reg plate starting to de laminate

  9. Pass53,363 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    53,363 miles
    Test number
    930128853056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has nail in tread on inner edge

  10. Fail53,363 miles (+10,413)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,363 miles
    Test number
    948349027824
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has nail in tread on inner edge

  11. Pass42,950 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    42,950 miles
    Test number
    836504714394
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • NoteEngine managment light

  12. Fail42,950 miles (+60)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,950 miles
    Test number
    908764114394
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • NoteEngine managment light

  13. Fail42,890 miles (+10,308)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,890 miles
    Test number
    246932714329
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteEML on

  14. Pass32,582 miles (+1,366)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    32,582 miles
    Test number
    588012723301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,216 miles (+3,368)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,216 miles
    Test number
    436100973081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,848 miles (+4,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,848 miles
    Test number
    435979062021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass23,052 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,052 miles
    Test number
    417968761092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LR08 UBV

Does LR08 UBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 UBV expired on 4 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 UBV?
The MOT on LR08 UBV expired on 4 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 UBV done?
LR08 UBV was recorded at 105,585 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2022, an average of 7,563 miles a year.
Has LR08 UBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 UBV has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LR08 UBV 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 UBV find?
LR08 UBV passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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