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Mazda 3

Blue · Petrol · 2014 · 1,998 cc

L3 LYDMOT history

L3 LYD is a blue petrol Mazda 3 first used on 1 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 97,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

L3 LYD blue Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
97,573 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 LYD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 LYD was last recorded at 97,573 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,025 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
548 miles
Average per year
6,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,573 miles
  • 2025 – 97,025 miles
  • 2024 – 95,561 miles
  • 2023 – 92,843 miles
  • 2022 – 90,585 miles
  • 2021 – 88,177 miles
  • 2020 – 85,255 miles
  • 2019 – 69,876 miles
  • 2018 – 53,210 miles
  • 2017 – 38,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,573 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,573 miles (+548)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    97,573 miles
    Test number
    920934734328
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass97,025 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    97,025 miles
    Test number
    340450141330
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail97,025 miles (+1,464)1 dangerous2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,025 miles
    Test number
    602765097198
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass95,561 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    95,561 miles
    Test number
    757715226875
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail95,555 miles (+2,712)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,555 miles
    Test number
    822825349599
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass92,843 miles (+2,258)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    92,843 miles
    Test number
    872271609725
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass90,585 miles (+2,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    90,585 miles
    Test number
    792292081288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass88,177 miles (+2,922)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    88,177 miles
    Test number
    612776724909
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to minimum and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass85,255 miles (+15,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    85,255 miles
    Test number
    939378652363
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and to 2.5mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass69,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    69,876 miles
    Test number
    380248115095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,874 miles (+16,664)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,874 miles
    Test number
    243383887794
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass53,210 miles (+329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    53,210 miles
    Test number
    298956868258
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail52,881 miles (+13,981)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,881 miles
    Test number
    880212367627
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass38,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    38,900 miles
    Test number
    608775091159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 LYD

Does L3 LYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 LYD is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 LYD?
The MOT on L3 LYD is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 LYD done?
L3 LYD was recorded at 97,573 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 6,514 miles a year.
Has L3 LYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 LYD has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 LYD 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 LYD find?
L3 LYD passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, and 6 more.

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