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Mazda CX-5

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 2,191 cc

L3 FVTMOT history

L3 FVT is a blue diesel Mazda CX-5 first used on 26 Sept 2013. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 94,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

L3 FVT blue Mazda CX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda CX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
94,519 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 FVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
CX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,191 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
26 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 FVT was last recorded at 94,519 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 6,854 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,665 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,854 miles
Average per year
7,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,519 miles
  • 2024 – 87,665 miles
  • 2023 – 82,156 miles
  • 2022 – 74,770 miles
  • 2021 – 66,396 miles
  • 2020 – 59,919 miles
  • 2019 – 52,656 miles
  • 2018 – 48,129 miles
  • 2017 – 36,472 miles
  • 2016 – 25,971 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,519 miles
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTpms light on

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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front cross

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 19 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,519 miles (+6,854)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    94,519 miles
    Test number
    817675361891
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  2. Pass87,665 miles (+5,509)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    87,665 miles
    Test number
    962021324539
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass82,156 miles (+7,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    82,156 miles
    Test number
    417993252200
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass74,770 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    74,770 miles
    Test number
    387333869963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  5. Fail74,770 miles (+8,374)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,770 miles
    Test number
    234935028659
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front cross (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorCoil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  6. Pass66,396 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    66,396 miles
    Test number
    649955902762
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front cross (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  7. Fail66,396 miles (+6,477)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,396 miles
    Test number
    363191690217
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front cross (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  8. Pass59,919 miles (+7,263)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    59,919 miles
    Test number
    267369893269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,656 miles (+4,527)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,656 miles
    Test number
    161867594890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,129 miles (+11,657)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    48,129 miles
    Test number
    246284254577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass36,472 miles (+10,501)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    36,472 miles
    Test number
    427833574249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,971 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    25,971 miles
    Test number
    598697501433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut in tread
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about L3 FVT

Does L3 FVT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 FVT expired on 26 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 FVT?
The MOT on L3 FVT expired on 26 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 FVT done?
L3 FVT was recorded at 94,519 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 7,539 miles a year.
Has L3 FVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 FVT has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L3 FVT 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 L3 FVT find?
L3 FVT passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 9 advisories: child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; front coil spring corroded both sides; front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush, both sides, and 6 more.

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