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Mazda 3

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 YNGMOT history

LR08 YNG is a silver petrol Mazda 3 first used on 17 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 144,803 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2025.

LR08 YNG silver Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2026
Mileage
144,803 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,132 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 YNG
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 expired on 30 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 YNG was last recorded at 144,803 miles on 31 Mar 2025, 301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,502 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
301 miles
Average per year
8,132 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,803 miles
  • 2024 – 131,884 miles
  • 2023 – 127,759 miles
  • 2022 – 120,780 miles
  • 2021 – 115,351 miles
  • 2020 – 107,334 miles
  • 2019 – 96,931 miles
  • 2018 – 86,405 miles
  • 2017 – 76,169 miles
  • 2016 – 66,874 miles
  • 2015 – 59,538 miles
  • 2014 – 51,157 miles
  • 2013 – 43,938 miles
  • 2012 – 37,458 miles
  • 2011 – 30,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,803 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,803 miles (+301)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    144,803 miles
    Test number
    633619888097
    • 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 3mm and worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail144,502 miles (+12,618)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,502 miles
    Test number
    272340846150
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 3mm and worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass131,884 miles (+27)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    131,884 miles
    Test number
    910564497740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Fail131,857 miles (+4,098)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,857 miles
    Test number
    232144393650
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass127,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    127,759 miles
    Test number
    750534019859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail127,759 miles (+6,979)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,759 miles
    Test number
    358448097738
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both sides (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  7. Pass120,780 miles (+5,429)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    120,780 miles
    Test number
    592766687473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,351 miles (+8,017)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    115,351 miles
    Test number
    429585222935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some components and prescribed areas
  9. Pass107,334 miles (+10,403)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    107,334 miles
    Test number
    182364736800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some components and prescribed areas
  10. Pass96,931 miles (+10,526)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    96,931 miles
    Test number
    712792086080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass86,405 miles (+10,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    86,405 miles
    Test number
    499146133497
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass76,169 miles (+9,295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,169 miles
    Test number
    894076579359
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass66,874 miles (+7,336)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    66,874 miles
    Test number
    305399624135
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Slight bind
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass59,538 miles (+8,381)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,538 miles
    Test number
    197940875451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,157 miles (+7,219)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,157 miles
    Test number
    258245954084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear tyres slightly out of shape on inside shoulders
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass43,938 miles (+6,480)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,938 miles
    Test number
    799975763020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,458 miles (+7,050)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,458 miles
    Test number
    335836362065
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  18. Pass30,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,408 miles
    Test number
    496396661077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 YNG

Does LR08 YNG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 YNG expired on 30 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 YNG?
The MOT on LR08 YNG expired on 30 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 YNG done?
LR08 YNG was recorded at 144,803 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2025, an average of 8,132 miles a year.
Has LR08 YNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 YNG has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 YNG 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 YNG find?
LR08 YNG passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on the edge; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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