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Mazda 3

Silver · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

L2 VDCMOT history

L2 VDC is a silver petrol Mazda 3 first used on 28 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 30,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

L2 VDC silver Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
30,274 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 VDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 VDC was last recorded at 30,274 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 2,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,965 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,309 miles
Average per year
2,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,274 miles
  • 2025 – 27,965 miles
  • 2024 – 25,365 miles
  • 2023 – 22,532 miles
  • 2022 – 22,178 miles
  • 2021 – 21,412 miles
  • 2020 – 19,239 miles
  • 2019 – 17,850 miles
  • 2018 – 14,097 miles
  • 2017 – 10,482 miles
  • 2016 – 8,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,274 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.

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 25 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,274 miles (+2,309)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    30,274 miles
    Test number
    508471319712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass27,965 miles (+2,600)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    27,965 miles
    Test number
    259666677752
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade worn
  3. Pass25,365 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    25,365 miles
    Test number
    431588024711
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail25,365 miles (+2,833)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,365 miles
    Test number
    999267876490
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering locking device missing No locking device to track rod end nut. (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass22,532 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    22,532 miles
    Test number
    655682257408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass22,178 miles (+766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    22,178 miles
    Test number
    828086465610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass21,412 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    21,412 miles
    Test number
    521220135829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Fail21,412 miles (+2,173)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,412 miles
    Test number
    300071321160
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Pass19,239 miles (+1,389)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    19,239 miles
    Test number
    914313864258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,850 miles (+3,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    17,850 miles
    Test number
    617429447860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Pass14,097 miles (+3,615)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    14,097 miles
    Test number
    756918108498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass10,482 miles (+2,225)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    10,482 miles
    Test number
    822992035761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass8,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    8,257 miles
    Test number
    531500951249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 VDC

Does L2 VDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 VDC is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 VDC?
The MOT on L2 VDC is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 VDC done?
L2 VDC was recorded at 30,274 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 2,144 miles a year.
Has L2 VDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 VDC has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L2 VDC 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 L2 VDC find?
L2 VDC passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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