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Mazda 3

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,998 cc

L26 JPAMOT history

L26 JPA is a grey petrol Mazda 3 first used on 15 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 65,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

L26 JPA grey Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
65,070 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,704 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 JPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
15 Dec 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 JPA was last recorded at 65,070 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 11,932 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,138 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,932 miles
Average per year
6,704 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,070 miles
  • 2025 – 53,138 miles
  • 2024 – 45,580 miles
  • 2023 – 38,931 miles
  • 2022 – 32,725 miles
  • 2021 – 27,537 miles
  • 2019 – 23,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,070 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass65,070 miles (+11,932)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    65,070 miles
    Test number
    408212934966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,138 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    53,138 miles
    Test number
    309143199151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail53,136 miles (+7,556)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,136 miles
    Test number
    449355577159
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass45,580 miles (+6,649)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    45,580 miles
    Test number
    404212887798
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass38,931 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    38,931 miles
    Test number
    738096427907
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail38,931 miles (+6,206)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,931 miles
    Test number
    542846754937
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum
  7. Pass32,725 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    32,725 miles
    Test number
    272902935595
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail32,725 miles (+5,188)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,725 miles
    Test number
    147646433411
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass27,537 miles (+4,387)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    27,537 miles
    Test number
    910821844584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass23,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    23,150 miles
    Test number
    596003886988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 JPA

Does L26 JPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 JPA is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 JPA?
The MOT on L26 JPA is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 JPA done?
L26 JPA was recorded at 65,070 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 6,704 miles a year.
Has L26 JPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 JPA has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L26 JPA 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 L26 JPA find?
L26 JPA passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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