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GBSY08OSF

MAZDA 3

2008 · GREY · PETROL · 55,576 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-01-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-01-01● ULEZ Compliant
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Poor condition20 MOT tests · 15 passed

MOT History — 20 tests · 15 passed · 5 failed

PASS24 December 2025
55,576 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS14 December 2024
50,794 mi
  • MINORRear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Pair (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAIL14 December 2024
50,794 mi
  • MINORRear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Pair (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • PRSRear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working Centre Stop Lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASS2 January 2024
47,162 mi
FAIL13 October 2023
46,886 mi
  • DANGEROUSOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • 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))
  • ADVISORYRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • MAJORNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Front Road wheel fixing loose x2 (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJORBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAIL22 May 2023
46,856 mi
  • MAJOROffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • DANGEROUSNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
  • DANGEROUSOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • DANGEROUSOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASS11 May 2022
38,982 mi
  • ADVISORYboth front and rear subframes have signs of corrosion
PASS26 May 2021
36,509 mi
  • ADVISORYSuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAIL18 May 2021
36,484 mi
  • MAJOROffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYSuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS13 May 2020
34,357 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASS22 May 2019
31,519 mi
PASS2 May 2018
27,560 mi
PASS4 May 2017
23,123 mi
PASS24 May 2016
20,773 mi
PASS26 May 2015
19,147 mi
PASS26 May 2014
18,220 mi
FAIL26 May 2014
18,220 mi
  • FAILOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  • FAILNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
PASS28 May 2013
16,146 mi
PASS1 March 2012
14,549 mi
PASS21 February 2011
12,406 mi

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
MAZDA
Model
3
Colour
GREY
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,598 cc
Year
2008
First registered
2008-03
CO₂ emissions
183 g/km
Tax due
2027-01-01
MOT expiry
2027-01-01
Recorded mileage
55,576 mi

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