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Mazda 3

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

L20 CAXMOT history

L20 CAX is a white petrol Mazda 3 first used on 3 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 149,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

L20 CAX white Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
149,822 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 CAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
3 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 CAX was last recorded at 149,822 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 9,439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,383 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,439 miles
Average per year
11,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,822 miles
  • 2024 – 140,383 miles
  • 2023 – 131,877 miles
  • 2022 – 122,325 miles
  • 2021 – 113,358 miles
  • 2020 – 102,836 miles
  • 2019 – 89,046 miles
  • 2018 – 72,863 miles
  • 2017 – 56,188 miles
  • 2016 – 39,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,822 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,822 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    149,822 miles
    Test number
    172337889301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail149,822 miles (+9,439)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,822 miles
    Test number
    859351283442
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass140,383 miles (+8,506)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    140,383 miles
    Test number
    497128674198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,877 miles (+9,552)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    131,877 miles
    Test number
    922683357900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,325 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    122,325 miles
    Test number
    882967807104
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail122,325 miles (+8,967)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,325 miles
    Test number
    190358748234
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass113,358 miles (+10,522)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    113,358 miles
    Test number
    580827337106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,836 miles (+13,790)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,836 miles
    Test number
    755296817378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,046 miles (+16,183)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    89,046 miles
    Test number
    945609547821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,863 miles (+16,675)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    72,863 miles
    Test number
    984246037825
    • AdvisoryFront tyres void of tread on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass56,188 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,188 miles
    Test number
    739701266724
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail56,185 miles (+17,076)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,185 miles
    Test number
    128355395012
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/R17 93W (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass39,109 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    39,109 miles
    Test number
    147693292623
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades starting to smear

Questions about L20 CAX

Does L20 CAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 CAX is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L20 CAX?
The MOT on L20 CAX is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 CAX done?
L20 CAX was recorded at 149,822 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 11,670 miles a year.
Has L20 CAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 CAX has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L20 CAX 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 L20 CAX find?
L20 CAX passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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