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Mazda 3

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LS08 TYKMOT history

LS08 TYK is a silver petrol Mazda 3 first used on 26 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 100,731 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2024.

LS08 TYK silver Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2025
Mileage
100,731 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2024
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 TYK
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
26 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 TYK was last recorded at 100,731 miles on 20 Mar 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Mar 2017: 35,687 miles, lower than 76,186 miles on 11 Mar 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
100,728 miles · 15 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 100,731 miles
  • 2023 – 97,619 miles
  • 2022 – 94,391 miles
  • 2021 – 92,506 miles
  • 2020 – 91,682 miles
  • 2019 – 89,315 miles
  • 2018 – 85,257 miles
  • 2017 – 35,687 miles
  • 2016 – 76,186 miles
  • 2015 – 70,289 miles
  • 2014 – 65,469 miles
  • 2013 – 61,983 miles
  • 2012 – 52,033 miles
  • 2011 – 38,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,731 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill corroded but not holed
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill corroded but not holed
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 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.

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,731 miles (+3)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    100,731 miles
    Test number
    613537896086
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill corroded but not holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill covers fitted
    • 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 Inner sill corroded but not holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail100,728 miles (+3,109)2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,728 miles
    Test number
    842398398543
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill covers fitted
    • 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 Outer sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass97,619 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    97,619 miles
    Test number
    660139209112
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail97,619 miles (+3,228)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,619 miles
    Test number
    564320027739
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass94,391 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    94,391 miles
    Test number
    667959924690
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Fail94,391 miles (+1,885)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,391 miles
    Test number
    294488658415
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass92,506 miles (+824)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    92,506 miles
    Test number
    153783343137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass91,682 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,682 miles
    Test number
    335080590649
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspention corroded

  9. Fail91,481 miles (+2,166)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,481 miles
    Test number
    857479120126
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspention corroded

  10. Pass89,315 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    89,315 miles
    Test number
    678459054006
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail89,315 miles (+4,058)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,315 miles
    Test number
    827757400206
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass85,257 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    85,257 miles
    Test number
    788068544947
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail85,257 miles (+49,570)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,257 miles
    Test number
    264540145564
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass35,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,687 miles
    Test number
    405496450917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail35,687 miles (-40,499)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,687 miles
    Test number
    298836077594
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass76,186 miles (+5,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    76,186 miles
    Test number
    909792492849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass70,289 miles (+4,820)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,289 miles
    Test number
    275758075037
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass65,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,469 miles
    Test number
    119579874490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,469 miles (+3,486)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,469 miles
    Test number
    145336674476
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass61,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    61,983 miles
    Test number
    248245003477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,982 miles (+9,949)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,982 miles
    Test number
    838535003186
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  22. Pass52,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    52,033 miles
    Test number
    258217712429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail52,033 miles (+13,682)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,033 miles
    Test number
    787675212188
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

  24. Pass38,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,351 miles
    Test number
    937935281034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS08 TYK

Does LS08 TYK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS08 TYK expired on 20 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS08 TYK?
The MOT on LS08 TYK expired on 20 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS08 TYK done?
LS08 TYK was recorded at 100,731 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2024, an average of 4,804 miles a year.
Has LS08 TYK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 TYK has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LS08 TYK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS08 TYK find?
LS08 TYK passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2024 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 9 more.

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