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Mazda 3

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

L55 HXAMOT history

L55 HXA is a blue petrol Mazda 3 first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 114,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

L55 HXA blue Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
114,660 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 HXA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 HXA was last recorded at 114,660 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 12,621 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,039 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
12,621 miles
Average per year
6,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,660 miles
  • 2025 – 102,039 miles
  • 2024 – 94,442 miles
  • 2023 – 92,142 miles
  • 2022 – 87,791 miles
  • 2021 – 81,970 miles
  • 2020 – 77,540 miles
  • 2019 – 73,357 miles
  • 2018 – 67,945 miles
  • 2017 – 61,770 miles
  • 2016 – 55,688 miles
  • 2015 – 49,092 miles
  • 2014 – 39,272 miles
  • 2013 – 26,937 miles
  • 2012 – 21,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,660 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,660 miles (+12,621)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    114,660 miles
    Test number
    301173741960
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass102,039 miles (+7,597)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    102,039 miles
    Test number
    591001615299
    • AdvisoryComplete underbody undersealed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass94,442 miles (+2,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    94,442 miles
    Test number
    841583807079
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass92,142 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    92,142 miles
    Test number
    932137872725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail92,142 miles (+4,351)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,142 miles
    Test number
    751217189582
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass87,791 miles (+5,821)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    87,791 miles
    Test number
    622783839237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,970 miles (+4,430)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,970 miles
    Test number
    815335705065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,540 miles (+4,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,540 miles
    Test number
    933298387712
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass73,357 miles (+5,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,357 miles
    Test number
    501522667042
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass67,945 miles (+6,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    67,945 miles
    Test number
    143280980409
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass61,770 miles (+6,082)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    61,770 miles
    Test number
    566848325108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,688 miles (+6,596)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    55,688 miles
    Test number
    753936580338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,092 miles (+9,820)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,092 miles
    Test number
    277329752817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,272 miles (+12,335)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    39,272 miles
    Test number
    135198344220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,937 miles (+5,660)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,937 miles
    Test number
    449592333271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  16. Pass21,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    21,277 miles
    Test number
    159604232251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 HXA

Does L55 HXA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 HXA is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 HXA?
The MOT on L55 HXA is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 HXA done?
L55 HXA was recorded at 114,660 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 6,734 miles a year.
Has L55 HXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 HXA has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L55 HXA 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 L55 HXA find?
L55 HXA passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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