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Mazda CX-3

Red · Petrol · 2015 · 1,998 cc

L16 MTLMOT history

L16 MTL is a red petrol Mazda CX-3 first used on 31 Jul 2015. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 86,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

L16 MTL red Mazda CX-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
86,557 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 MTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
CX-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
31 Jul 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 MTL was last recorded at 86,557 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 5,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,763 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,794 miles
Average per year
5,837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,557 miles
  • 2025 – 80,763 miles
  • 2024 – 75,947 miles
  • 2023 – 70,586 miles
  • 2022 – 64,682 miles
  • 2021 – 60,142 miles
  • 2020 – 55,587 miles
  • 2019 – 50,685 miles
  • 2018 – 39,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,557 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant level low

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.

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 25 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,557 miles (+5,794)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    86,557 miles
    Test number
    517798452765
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
  2. Pass80,763 miles (+4,816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    80,763 miles
    Test number
    404226059543
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view
  3. Pass75,947 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    75,947 miles
    Test number
    930033251024
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view
  4. Fail75,943 miles (+5,357)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,943 miles
    Test number
    727810402050
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view
  5. Pass70,586 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    70,586 miles
    Test number
    379454056841
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail70,580 miles (+5,898)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,580 miles
    Test number
    621953790165
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn
  7. Pass64,682 miles (+4,540)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    64,682 miles
    Test number
    779793422082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,142 miles (+4,555)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    60,142 miles
    Test number
    803556069501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,587 miles (+4,902)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    55,587 miles
    Test number
    554489377846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,685 miles (+10,917)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,685 miles
    Test number
    146361314719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,768 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    39,768 miles
    Test number
    102723243123
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about L16 MTL

Does L16 MTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 MTL is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 MTL?
The MOT on L16 MTL is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 MTL done?
L16 MTL was recorded at 86,557 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 5,837 miles a year.
Has L16 MTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 MTL has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L16 MTL 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 L16 MTL find?
L16 MTL passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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