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Mazda 3

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

L20 GULMOT history

L20 GUL is a grey petrol Mazda 3 first used on 28 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 112,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

L20 GUL grey Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
112,674 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 GUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 GUL was last recorded at 112,674 miles on 18 May 2026, 6,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,555 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,119 miles
Average per year
6,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,674 miles
  • 2025 – 106,555 miles
  • 2024 – 100,500 miles
  • 2023 – 90,591 miles
  • 2022 – 81,468 miles
  • 2021 – 73,758 miles
  • 2020 – 70,807 miles
  • 2019 – 58,841 miles
  • 2018 – 51,469 miles
  • 2017 – 43,673 miles
  • 2016 – 37,067 miles
  • 2015 – 30,003 miles
  • 2014 – 22,785 miles
  • 2013 – 20,229 miles
  • 2012 – 16,469 miles
  • 2011 – 12,977 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,674 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Back box exhaust hanger corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,674 miles (+6,119)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    112,674 miles
    Test number
    483492676115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,555 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2026
    Odometer
    106,555 miles
    Test number
    967874421053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail106,555 miles (+6,055)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,555 miles
    Test number
    616007580250
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass100,500 miles (+9,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    100,500 miles
    Test number
    563674110007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass90,591 miles (+9,123)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    90,591 miles
    Test number
    966755165783
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryInner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides Front & Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount slightly play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass81,468 miles (+7,710)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    81,468 miles
    Test number
    883842286166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,758 miles (+2,951)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    73,758 miles
    Test number
    160989516656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,807 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,807 miles
    Test number
    178735952773
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail70,807 miles (+11,966)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,807 miles
    Test number
    529341125158
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass58,841 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,841 miles
    Test number
    326219936221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail58,840 miles (+7,371)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,840 miles
    Test number
    424884908188
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass51,469 miles (+7,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    51,469 miles
    Test number
    424256999158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass43,673 miles (+6,606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    43,673 miles
    Test number
    232349207934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass37,067 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    37,067 miles
    Test number
    676608081228
    • AdvisoryBack box exhaust hanger corroded.

  15. Fail37,011 miles (+7,008)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,011 miles
    Test number
    735169186781
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner split. (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner split. (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBack box exhaust hanger corroded.

  16. Pass30,003 miles (+7,218)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    30,003 miles
    Test number
    416651515163
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished and cracking up.

  17. Pass22,785 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    22,785 miles
    Test number
    837945934121
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished on sidewall and between tread.

  18. Fail22,785 miles (+2,556)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,785 miles
    Test number
    508149524145
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished on sidewall and between tread.

  19. Pass20,229 miles (+3,760)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    20,229 miles
    Test number
    337444023259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,469 miles (+3,492)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    16,469 miles
    Test number
    747722522299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    12,977 miles
    Test number
    446226631240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 GUL

Does L20 GUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 GUL is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 GUL?
The MOT on L20 GUL is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 GUL done?
L20 GUL was recorded at 112,674 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 6,767 miles a year.
Has L20 GUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 GUL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L20 GUL 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 GUL find?
L20 GUL passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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