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Mazda 3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,999 cc

L4 OKUMOT history

L4 OKU is a black petrol Mazda 3 first used on 3 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 117,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2023.

L4 OKU black Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2024
Mileage
117,538 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2023
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 OKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 OKU was last recorded at 117,538 miles on 14 Feb 2023, 3,020 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jan 2020: 104,981 miles, lower than 105,829 miles on 4 Jan 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
114,518 miles · 15 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
3,020 miles
Average per year
4,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 117,538 miles
  • 2022 – 114,518 miles
  • 2021 – 112,697 miles
  • 2020 – 109,482 miles
  • 2019 – 105,829 miles
  • 2018 – 102,210 miles
  • 2016 – 96,681 miles
  • 2015 – 93,494 miles
  • 2014 – 89,942 miles
  • 2013 – 84,663 miles
  • 2012 – 81,215 miles
  • 2011 – 76,466 miles
  • 2010 – 71,203 miles
  • 2009 – 62,425 miles
  • 2008 – 50,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,538 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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 Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,538 miles (+3,020)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    117,538 miles
    Test number
    171710142941
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass114,518 miles (+1,821)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    114,518 miles
    Test number
    900541871498
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,697 miles (+3,215)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,697 miles
    Test number
    252215536081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,482 miles (+4,501)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,482 miles
    Test number
    791798581788
    • MinorRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle outer body wrapped in black colour

  5. Fail104,981 miles (-848)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,981 miles
    Test number
    391771079567
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass105,829 miles (+3,619)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    105,829 miles
    Test number
    804768622478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,210 miles (+5,529)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    102,210 miles
    Test number
    187949599324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,681 miles (+3,187)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    96,681 miles
    Test number
    748324478496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,494 miles (+3,552)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    93,494 miles
    Test number
    207561726482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,942 miles (+5,279)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    89,942 miles
    Test number
    627292614379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,663 miles (+3,448)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    84,663 miles
    Test number
    988161313341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,215 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    81,215 miles
    Test number
    426126502420
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail81,215 miles (+4,749)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,215 miles
    Test number
    449376902316
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass76,466 miles (+5,263)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    76,466 miles
    Test number
    168852311357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,203 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,203 miles
    Test number
    154881370261
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass71,203 miles (+8,778)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    71,203 miles
    Test number
    853661370269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,425 miles (+11,822)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    62,425 miles
    Test number
    123605979213
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass50,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    50,603 miles
    Test number
    100192748060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 OKU

Does L4 OKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 OKU expired on 14 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 OKU?
The MOT on L4 OKU expired on 14 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 OKU done?
L4 OKU was recorded at 117,538 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2023, an average of 4,460 miles a year.
Has L4 OKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 OKU has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on L4 OKU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jan 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L4 OKU find?
L4 OKU passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 7 more.

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