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Mazda 3

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 WAEMOT history

LR08 WAE is a grey petrol Mazda 3 first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 108,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

LR08 WAE grey Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
108,121 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,506 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 WAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 WAE was last recorded at 108,121 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,121 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,506 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,121 miles
  • 2025 – 102,721 miles
  • 2024 – 100,910 miles
  • 2023 – 95,852 miles
  • 2022 – 89,828 miles
  • 2021 – 87,901 miles
  • 2019 – 84,451 miles
  • 2018 – 81,644 miles
  • 2017 – 77,661 miles
  • 2016 – 73,923 miles
  • 2015 – 69,217 miles
  • 2014 – 56,702 miles
  • 2013 – 44,848 miles
  • 2012 – 36,694 miles
  • 2011 – 26,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,121 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Lower sump corroded oil residue around sump AdviseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront both Front headlights discoloured .Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer outer sill corroded AdviseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer NSR outer tail light unit cracked.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Outer sill corroded adviseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads ok

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads ok

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,121 miles17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    108,121 miles
    Test number
    441336757895
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower sump corroded oil residue around sump Advise
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both Front headlights discoloured .
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer outer sill corroded Advise
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer NSR outer tail light unit cracked.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Outer sill corroded advise
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail108,121 miles (+5,400)6 major19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,121 miles
    Test number
    351982517995
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working OSF Sidelight inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower sump corroded oil residue around sump Advise
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both Front headlights discoloured .
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer outer sill corroded Advise
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer NSR outer tail light unit cracked.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Outer sill corroded advise
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass102,721 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    102,721 miles
    Test number
    408000587938
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak sump area

  4. Fail102,721 miles (+1,811)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,721 miles
    Test number
    623881899778
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryService brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak sump area

  5. Pass100,910 miles (+5,058)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    100,910 miles
    Test number
    886054870831
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow from rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass95,852 miles (+6,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    95,852 miles
    Test number
    300786882844
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass89,828 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    89,828 miles
    Test number
    965694642698
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail89,828 miles (+1,927)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,828 miles
    Test number
    783286869036
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass87,901 miles (+3,450)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    87,901 miles
    Test number
    876192172906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass84,451 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,451 miles
    Test number
    164957174576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail84,450 miles (+2,806)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,450 miles
    Test number
    200541183961
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass81,644 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    81,644 miles
    Test number
    747795016002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail81,644 miles (+3,983)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,644 miles
    Test number
    887489557973
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass77,661 miles (+3,738)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    77,661 miles
    Test number
    203975950781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,923 miles (+4,706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    73,923 miles
    Test number
    315280027554
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear child seat fitted

  16. Pass69,217 miles (+12,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    69,217 miles
    Test number
    156495425146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass56,702 miles (+11,854)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    56,702 miles
    Test number
    897108844146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,848 miles (+8,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    44,848 miles
    Test number
    447126913157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass36,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    36,694 miles
    Test number
    296459942145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail36,694 miles (+10,603)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,694 miles
    Test number
    325629442166
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass26,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,091 miles
    Test number
    289103121124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 WAE

Does LR08 WAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 WAE is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 WAE?
The MOT on LR08 WAE is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 WAE done?
LR08 WAE was recorded at 108,121 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 5,506 miles a year.
Has LR08 WAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 WAE has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 WAE 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 WAE find?
LR08 WAE passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 17 advisories: central rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear valance; front lower sump corroded oil residue around sump advise; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 14 more.

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