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Mazda3 TAKARA · Grey

SB08 FVW

MOTExpired

MOT due25 Oct 2025

First reg31 May 2008

Mileage81,320 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

18 years

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 27 January 2026.

FAILED · 22 Jul 2025

Test date22 Jul 2025

Expiry—

Test number685309574843

Mileage81,320 mi

MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

PASSED · 26 Oct 2024

Test date26 Oct 2024

Expiry25 Oct 2025

Test number684755561887

Mileage76,426 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))

MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

FAILED · 17 Oct 2024

Test date17 Oct 2024

Expiry—

Test number968768525402

Mileage76,426 mi

MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

MajorBumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))

MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

PASSED · 5 Oct 2023

Test date5 Oct 2023

Expiry4 Oct 2024

Test number810277947418

Mileage70,899 mi

MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

FAILED · 5 Oct 2023

Test date5 Oct 2023

Expiry—

Test number580023142595

Mileage70,899 mi

MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PASSED · 13 Sep 2022

Test date13 Sep 2022

Expiry12 Sep 2023

Test number352158543934

Mileage63,386 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PASSED · 9 Sep 2021

Test date9 Sep 2021

Expiry8 Sep 2022

Test number275207398506

Mileage57,239 mi

FAILED · 8 Sep 2021

Test date8 Sep 2021

Expiry—

Test number640238126260

Mileage57,232 mi

MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PASSED · 16 Aug 2020

Test date16 Aug 2020

Expiry15 Aug 2021

Test number450933236373

Mileage54,862 mi

AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

FAILED · 22 Jun 2020

Test date22 Jun 2020

Expiry—

Test number132387949532

Mileage54,729 mi

MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisorySills corroded

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

PASSED · 24 Oct 2019

Test date24 Oct 2019

Expiry23 Oct 2020

Test number151686976698

Mileage53,474 mi

PASSED · 9 Feb 2019

Test date9 Feb 2019

Expiry8 Feb 2020

Test number844451520069

Mileage53,428 mi

Advisoryunder-body corroded various locations

Advisorysuspension & brake components corroded

Advisoryregistration plate de-laminated

FAILED · 8 Feb 2019

Test date8 Feb 2019

Expiry—

Test number123908323991

Mileage53,428 mi

MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Advisoryunder-body corroded various locations

MajorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Advisorysuspension & brake components corroded

MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Advisoryregistration plate de-laminated

PASSED · 5 Feb 2018

Test date5 Feb 2018

Expiry4 Feb 2019

Test number156363604806

Mileage43,394 mi

PASSED · 25 May 2017

Test date25 May 2017

Expiry1 Jun 2018

Test number952552640660

Mileage42,314 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Advisoryunder trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

FAILED · 22 May 2017

Test date22 May 2017

Expiry—

Test number690084487314

Mileage42,312 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

FailOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

FailFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Advisoryunder trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

PASSED · 18 May 2016

Test date18 May 2016

Expiry1 Jun 2017

Test number361133047769

Mileage39,898 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryUndertrays fitted, obscuring some testable items.

FAILED · 16 May 2016

Test date16 May 2016

Expiry—

Test number911824055502

Mileage39,898 mi

FailNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FailNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

FailOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

AdvisoryUndertrays fitted, obscuring some testable items.

PASSED · 26 May 2015

Test date26 May 2015

Expiry1 Jun 2016

Test number465126545183

Mileage35,959 mi

AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

FAILED · 25 May 2015

Test date25 May 2015

Expiry—

Test number756775745108

Mileage35,959 mi

FailNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

PASSED · 2 Jun 2014

Test date2 Jun 2014

Expiry1 Jun 2015

Test number859203354117

Mileage32,508 mi

PASSED · 22 May 2013

Test date22 May 2013

Expiry31 May 2014

Test number215742943168

Mileage28,491 mi

AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PASSED · 22 May 2012

Test date22 May 2012

Expiry31 May 2013

Test number639933342149

Mileage24,813 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

User Enteredboth rear tyres deteriorating between treads

PASSED · 9 May 2011

Test date9 May 2011

Expiry31 May 2012

Test number249519821115

Mileage20,311 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

User Enteredrear brake discs scored & pitted