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Mazda 3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 2,261 cc

LR08 WHMMOT history

LR08 WHM is a blue petrol Mazda 3 first used on 15 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 69,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2022.

LR08 WHM 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 Jan 2023
Mileage
69,467 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2022
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 WHM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,261 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 WHM was last recorded at 69,467 miles on 29 Jan 2022, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,438 miles · 12 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
4,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 69,467 miles
  • 2021 – 69,438 miles
  • 2020 – 59,162 miles
  • 2019 – 55,524 miles
  • 2018 – 52,605 miles
  • 2017 – 49,145 miles
  • 2016 – 44,874 miles
  • 2015 – 41,267 miles
  • 2014 – 37,750 miles
  • 2013 – 31,922 miles
  • 2012 – 25,281 miles
  • 2011 – 19,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,467 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    69,467 miles
    Test number
    704143159495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail69,467 miles (+29)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,467 miles
    Test number
    825023364919
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass69,438 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,438 miles
    Test number
    588357713216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail69,427 miles (+2,255)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,427 miles
    Test number
    179781136832
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass67,172 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    67,172 miles
    Test number
    416359009568
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective

  6. Fail67,172 miles (+8,010)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,172 miles
    Test number
    253758413947
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective

  7. Pass59,162 miles (+804)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    59,162 miles
    Test number
    852322296935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail58,358 miles (+2,834)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,358 miles
    Test number
    760318814844
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass55,524 miles (+2,919)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    55,524 miles
    Test number
    147300545537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass52,605 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,605 miles
    Test number
    832426103360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm left (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail52,595 miles (+11)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,595 miles
    Test number
    418928893983
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEML ON at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm left (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail52,584 miles (+3,439)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,584 miles
    Test number
    607292079695
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass49,145 miles (+64)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    49,145 miles
    Test number
    593597315696
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail49,081 miles (+4,207)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,081 miles
    Test number
    849589429109
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edges (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass44,874 miles (+3,607)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    44,874 miles
    Test number
    491323641720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,267 miles (+3,517)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    41,267 miles
    Test number
    225907635001
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre age cracked
    • NoteO/S/R tyre age cracked

  17. Pass37,750 miles (+5,828)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    37,750 miles
    Test number
    149515854022
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass31,922 miles (+6,641)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    31,922 miles
    Test number
    665727043044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,281 miles (+5,915)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    25,281 miles
    Test number
    707106122062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,366 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    19,366 miles
    Test number
    318663751013
    • NoteScrew in offside rear tyre

Questions about LR08 WHM

Does LR08 WHM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 WHM expired on 28 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 WHM?
The MOT on LR08 WHM expired on 28 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 WHM done?
LR08 WHM was recorded at 69,467 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2022, an average of 4,582 miles a year.
Has LR08 WHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 WHM has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 WHM 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 WHM find?
LR08 WHM passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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