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Mazda 3

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 2,183 cc

L40 RBYMOT history

L40 RBY is a red diesel Mazda 3 first used on 18 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 58,503 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

L40 RBY red Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
58,503 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,796 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 RBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,183 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
18 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 RBY was last recorded at 58,503 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 1,666 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
56,837 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,666 miles
Average per year
3,796 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,503 miles
  • 2025 – 56,837 miles
  • 2024 – 55,161 miles
  • 2023 – 53,442 miles
  • 2022 – 52,160 miles
  • 2021 – 51,544 miles
  • 2019 – 48,274 miles
  • 2018 – 34,211 miles
  • 2017 – 28,353 miles
  • 2016 – 20,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,503 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder body corrosionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 tray fitted

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass58,503 miles (+1,666)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    58,503 miles
    Test number
    832606671184
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  2. Pass56,837 miles (+1,676)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    56,837 miles
    Test number
    894924630610
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  3. Pass55,161 miles (+1,719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    55,161 miles
    Test number
    737824434116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  4. Pass53,442 miles (+1,282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    53,442 miles
    Test number
    275995138993
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  5. Pass52,160 miles (+616)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    52,160 miles
    Test number
    834165513211
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  6. Pass51,544 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    51,544 miles
    Test number
    407236429373
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  7. Fail51,544 miles (+3,270)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,544 miles
    Test number
    893921775717
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  8. Pass48,274 miles (+7,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    48,274 miles
    Test number
    153529485909
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  9. Pass41,110 miles (+6,899)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    41,110 miles
    Test number
    655579571008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,211 miles (+5,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    34,211 miles
    Test number
    406971194111
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are worn smooth on the inner edges and worn on the outer edges 205/50/17/93/w

  11. Pass28,353 miles (+7,780)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    28,353 miles
    Test number
    238698890461
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner & outer edges
    • AdvisoryUnder floor covers fitted

  12. Pass20,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    20,573 miles
    Test number
    257752659714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 RBY

Does L40 RBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 RBY is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 RBY?
The MOT on L40 RBY is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 RBY done?
L40 RBY was recorded at 58,503 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 3,796 miles a year.
Has L40 RBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 RBY has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on L40 RBY 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 L40 RBY find?
L40 RBY passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 10 advisories: front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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