Mazda logo

Mazda CX-3

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,998 cc

L4 VAVMOT history

L4 VAV is a black petrol Mazda CX-3 first used on 13 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 88,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

L4 VAV black Mazda CX-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda CX-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
88,497 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,804 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L4 VAV in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L4 VAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
CX-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
13 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 VAV was last recorded at 88,497 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 5,239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,258 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,239 miles
Average per year
8,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,497 miles
  • 2024 – 83,258 miles
  • 2023 – 67,368 miles
  • 2022 – 54,450 miles
  • 2021 – 45,589 miles
  • 2020 – 39,705 miles
  • 2019 – 33,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,497 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 6 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,497 miles (+5,239)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    88,497 miles
    Test number
    682755945289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    83,258 miles
    Test number
    932922421017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail83,258 miles (+642)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,258 miles
    Test number
    363451997748
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass82,616 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    82,616 miles
    Test number
    505901542366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear not retracting properly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear heat shield loose
  5. Fail82,616 miles (+15,248)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,616 miles
    Test number
    263884382974
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear heat shield loose
  6. Pass67,368 miles (+12,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    67,368 miles
    Test number
    998267661772
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  7. Pass54,450 miles (+8,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    54,450 miles
    Test number
    569053153960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass45,589 miles (+5,884)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    45,589 miles
    Test number
    540256221353
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre lamp on
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  9. Pass39,705 miles (+6,407)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    39,705 miles
    Test number
    765824754330
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fine cracks in tread
    • AdvisoryTop engine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted
  10. Pass33,298 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    33,298 miles
    Test number
    387568488081
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  11. Fail33,298 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,298 miles
    Test number
    726030596235
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about L4 VAV

Does L4 VAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 VAV is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L4 VAV?
The MOT on L4 VAV is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 VAV done?
L4 VAV was recorded at 88,497 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 8,804 miles a year.
Has L4 VAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 VAV has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L4 VAV 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 L4 VAV find?
L4 VAV passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Browse all L4V registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.