Mazda logo

Mazda 3

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,998 cc

L18 AFJMOT history

L18 AFJ is a black petrol Mazda 3 first used on 22 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 65,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

L18 AFJ black Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
65,057 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,518 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L18 AFJ in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L18 AFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
22 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 AFJ was last recorded at 65,057 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 10,172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,885 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
10,172 miles
Average per year
7,518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,057 miles
  • 2025 – 54,885 miles
  • 2024 – 45,494 miles
  • 2023 – 36,841 miles
  • 2022 – 33,629 miles
  • 2021 – 24,804 miles
  • 2020 – 19,936 miles
  • 2019 – 12,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,057 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 15 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    65,057 miles
    Test number
    896825761561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail65,056 miles (+10,171)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,056 miles
    Test number
    376233815879
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Pass54,885 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    54,885 miles
    Test number
    211323055853
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail54,885 miles (+9,391)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,885 miles
    Test number
    243825096317
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass45,494 miles (+8,653)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    45,494 miles
    Test number
    791109151592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,841 miles (+3,212)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    36,841 miles
    Test number
    684887424083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass33,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    33,629 miles
    Test number
    739968930439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail33,629 miles (+8,825)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,629 miles
    Test number
    462760181548
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass24,804 miles (+4,868)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    24,804 miles
    Test number
    401020164338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc corroded on inner face
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracking on tread
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass19,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    19,936 miles
    Test number
    205525428179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail19,936 miles (+7,428)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,936 miles
    Test number
    570550610500
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass12,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    12,508 miles
    Test number
    256006319684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 AFJ

Does L18 AFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 AFJ is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 AFJ?
The MOT on L18 AFJ is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 AFJ done?
L18 AFJ was recorded at 65,057 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 7,518 miles a year.
Has L18 AFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 AFJ has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 AFJ 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 L18 AFJ find?
L18 AFJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Browse all L18A registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.