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Mazda 3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LX08 XGGMOT history

LX08 XGG is a blue petrol Mazda 3 first used on 17 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 69,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

LX08 XGG blue Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jan 2027
Mileage
69,703 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,763 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX08 XGG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX08 XGG was last recorded at 69,703 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,702 miles · 16 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,763 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,703 miles
  • 2024 – 68,664 miles
  • 2023 – 67,910 miles
  • 2022 – 66,399 miles
  • 2021 – 62,003 miles
  • 2020 – 58,862 miles
  • 2019 – 53,741 miles
  • 2018 – 49,361 miles
  • 2017 – 43,897 miles
  • 2016 – 38,795 miles
  • 2015 – 33,614 miles
  • 2014 – 28,963 miles
  • 2013 – 23,478 miles
  • 2012 – 18,534 miles
  • 2011 – 13,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,703 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Mirror housing slightly damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass69,703 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    69,703 miles
    Test number
    978034289242
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Mirror housing slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail69,702 miles (+1,038)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,702 miles
    Test number
    547891421049
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Mirror housing slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass68,664 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    68,664 miles
    Test number
    510983463687
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail68,664 miles (+754)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,664 miles
    Test number
    340532876611
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass67,910 miles (+1,511)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    67,910 miles
    Test number
    506867984861
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have light perished cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass66,399 miles (+1,287)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    66,399 miles
    Test number
    236533541985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,112 miles (+3,109)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    65,112 miles
    Test number
    554059252799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,003 miles (+3,141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    62,003 miles
    Test number
    441966174347
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass58,862 miles (+5,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    58,862 miles
    Test number
    275976397384
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass53,741 miles (+4,380)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    53,741 miles
    Test number
    797761094080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,361 miles (+5,464)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,361 miles
    Test number
    841031280962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,897 miles (+5,102)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    43,897 miles
    Test number
    290621130194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,795 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    38,795 miles
    Test number
    881619593279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,793 miles (+5,179)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,793 miles
    Test number
    361439992028
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass33,614 miles (+4,651)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,614 miles
    Test number
    595368365040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,963 miles (+5,485)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    28,963 miles
    Test number
    935299964060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,478 miles (+4,944)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    23,478 miles
    Test number
    375525663077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,534 miles (+4,631)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    18,534 miles
    Test number
    675949572055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in o/s trackrod end ball joint

  19. Pass13,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    13,903 miles
    Test number
    406499141024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX08 XGG

Does LX08 XGG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX08 XGG is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX08 XGG?
The MOT on LX08 XGG is valid until 3 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX08 XGG done?
LX08 XGG was recorded at 69,703 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 3,763 miles a year.
Has LX08 XGG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX08 XGG has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LX08 XGG 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 LX08 XGG find?
LX08 XGG passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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