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Mazda 3

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 WVAMOT history

LR08 WVA is a red petrol Mazda 3 first used on 26 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 79,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

LR08 WVA red Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
79,587 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 WVA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 WVA was last recorded at 79,587 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 1,542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,045 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,542 miles
Average per year
2,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,587 miles
  • 2024 – 78,045 miles
  • 2023 – 76,164 miles
  • 2022 – 75,067 miles
  • 2021 – 73,202 miles
  • 2020 – 71,737 miles
  • 2019 – 69,714 miles
  • 2018 – 67,793 miles
  • 2017 – 65,554 miles
  • 2016 – 63,385 miles
  • 2015 – 60,980 miles
  • 2014 – 58,346 miles
  • 2013 – 54,682 miles
  • 2012 – 51,478 miles
  • 2011 – 41,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,587 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    79,587 miles
    Test number
    573903063149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail79,587 miles (+1,542)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,587 miles
    Test number
    515090788746
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass78,045 miles (+1,881)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    78,045 miles
    Test number
    467959310419
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side of vehicle both sides inner sills at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass76,164 miles (+1,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    76,164 miles
    Test number
    412806976753
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVery little reserve travel on handbrake
  5. Pass75,067 miles (+1,865)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    75,067 miles
    Test number
    981682879624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass73,202 miles (+1,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    73,202 miles
    Test number
    110667322152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass71,737 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    71,737 miles
    Test number
    322070036106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail71,734 miles (+2,020)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,734 miles
    Test number
    369747305611
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass69,714 miles (+1,921)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,714 miles
    Test number
    682045336746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,793 miles (+2,239)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    67,793 miles
    Test number
    549109063395
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass65,554 miles (+2,169)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    65,554 miles
    Test number
    292981787539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,385 miles (+2,405)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    63,385 miles
    Test number
    122391508865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,980 miles (+2,634)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    60,980 miles
    Test number
    684785743970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,346 miles (+3,664)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    58,346 miles
    Test number
    446511524437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,682 miles (+3,204)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    54,682 miles
    Test number
    855218513303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,478 miles (+1,160)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    51,478 miles
    Test number
    185999132391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,318 miles
    Test number
    859700582026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,318 miles (+9,268)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,318 miles
    Test number
    668819572091
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn smooth inner edge
  19. Pass41,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,050 miles
    Test number
    189774781464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 WVA

Does LR08 WVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 WVA is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 WVA?
The MOT on LR08 WVA is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 WVA done?
LR08 WVA was recorded at 79,587 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 2,630 miles a year.
Has LR08 WVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 WVA has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 WVA 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 WVA find?
LR08 WVA passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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