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Mazda 3

White · Petrol · 2014 · 1,998 cc

L1 ACEMOT history

L1 ACE is a white petrol Mazda 3 first used on 29 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 81,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

L1 ACE white Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
81,022 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 ACE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
29 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 ACE was last recorded at 81,022 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,971 miles · 13 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
51 miles
Average per year
5,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,022 miles
  • 2024 – 71,260 miles
  • 2023 – 61,268 miles
  • 2022 – 55,505 miles
  • 2021 – 48,713 miles
  • 2019 – 41,709 miles
  • 2018 – 35,973 miles
  • 2017 – 30,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,022 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,022 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    81,022 miles
    Test number
    332935370788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail80,971 miles (+9,711)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,971 miles
    Test number
    417213184285
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass71,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    71,260 miles
    Test number
    272734517985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail71,260 miles (+9,992)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,260 miles
    Test number
    831501762335
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass61,268 miles (+5,763)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    61,268 miles
    Test number
    102435628865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    55,505 miles
    Test number
    739371046442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail55,505 miles (+11)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,505 miles
    Test number
    637757169285
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass55,494 miles (+6,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    55,494 miles
    Test number
    155592505940
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass48,713 miles (+7,004)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    48,713 miles
    Test number
    311721206102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel on limit
  10. Pass41,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    41,709 miles
    Test number
    120974531262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail41,709 miles (+5,736)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,709 miles
    Test number
    927821353316
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass35,973 miles (+5,910)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    35,973 miles
    Test number
    558658941281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  13. Pass30,063 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    30,063 miles
    Test number
    971312809495
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L1 ACE

Does L1 ACE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 ACE is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L1 ACE?
The MOT on L1 ACE is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 ACE done?
L1 ACE was recorded at 81,022 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 5,909 miles a year.
Has L1 ACE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 ACE has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L1 ACE 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 L1 ACE find?
L1 ACE passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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