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Mazda 3

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 YYFMOT history

LR08 YYF is a red petrol Mazda 3 first used on 26 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

LR08 YYF red Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
87,021 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 YYF
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 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 YYF was last recorded at 87,021 miles on 12 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,021 miles · 8 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,021 miles
  • 2025 – 81,364 miles
  • 2024 – 77,924 miles
  • 2023 – 74,749 miles
  • 2022 – 66,419 miles
  • 2021 – 60,672 miles
  • 2020 – 58,777 miles
  • 2019 – 56,276 miles
  • 2018 – 53,813 miles
  • 2017 – 49,579 miles
  • 2016 – 45,838 miles
  • 2015 – 41,177 miles
  • 2014 – 37,400 miles
  • 2013 – 33,486 miles
  • 2012 – 29,768 miles
  • 2011 – 24,083 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,021 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all rear just on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight sweat at rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear floor and inner sills corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,021 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    87,021 miles
    Test number
    765068026486
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all rear just on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail87,021 miles (+5,657)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,021 miles
    Test number
    276095127984
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front out rigers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all rear just on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass81,364 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    81,364 miles
    Test number
    215316878852
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail81,364 miles (+3,440)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,364 miles
    Test number
    116450893494
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass77,924 miles (+3,175)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    77,924 miles
    Test number
    774214452868
    • AdvisoryFront + Middle Exhaust Heatshield Insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated Filler Pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass74,749 miles (+216)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    74,749 miles
    Test number
    484921807168
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component slight sweat at rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear floor and inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension arms corroded

  7. Fail74,533 miles (+8,114)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,533 miles
    Test number
    180254990765
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component slight sweat at rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear floor and inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension arms corroded

  8. Pass66,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    66,419 miles
    Test number
    869140404008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail66,419 miles (+5,747)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,419 miles
    Test number
    127158973302
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass60,672 miles (+1,895)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    60,672 miles
    Test number
    435575684751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,777 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    58,777 miles
    Test number
    609720310486
    • AdvisorySuspension components corrorred

  12. Fail58,776 miles (+2,500)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,776 miles
    Test number
    456739513881
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corrorred

  13. Pass56,276 miles (+2,463)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,276 miles
    Test number
    164211196179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,813 miles (+4,234)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    53,813 miles
    Test number
    833805959482
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass49,579 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    49,579 miles
    Test number
    438675530027
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail49,579 miles (+3,741)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,579 miles
    Test number
    135591803735
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass45,838 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    45,838 miles
    Test number
    207558173350
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail45,838 miles (+4,661)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,838 miles
    Test number
    632834796202
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass41,177 miles (+3,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    41,177 miles
    Test number
    179131335193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass37,400 miles (+3,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    37,400 miles
    Test number
    496152934179
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  21. Pass33,486 miles (+3,718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    33,486 miles
    Test number
    288706523461
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass29,768 miles (+5,685)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,768 miles
    Test number
    648206332114
    • NoteFront o/s tyre worn on inner edge 205/55/16

  23. Pass24,083 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,083 miles
    Test number
    419493781060
    • NoteFront no plate damaged
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges

Questions about LR08 YYF

Does LR08 YYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 YYF is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 YYF?
The MOT on LR08 YYF is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 YYF done?
LR08 YYF was recorded at 87,021 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 4,158 miles a year.
Has LR08 YYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 YYF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 YYF 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 YYF find?
LR08 YYF passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear just on limit; sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear.

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