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Mazda 3

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 1,998 cc

L55 THUMOT history

L55 THU is a black petrol Mazda 3 first used on 12 Aug 2015. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 77,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.

L55 THU black Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
77,190 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 THU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
12 Aug 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 THU was last recorded at 77,190 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 6,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,969 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,221 miles
Average per year
6,364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,190 miles
  • 2025 – 70,969 miles
  • 2024 – 64,683 miles
  • 2023 – 58,276 miles
  • 2022 – 51,165 miles
  • 2021 – 44,159 miles
  • 2020 – 38,898 miles
  • 2019 – 34,601 miles
  • 2018 – 27,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,190 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL LEFT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 19 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,190 miles (+6,221)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    77,190 miles
    Test number
    487201123017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,969 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    70,969 miles
    Test number
    274517176837
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail70,950 miles (+6,267)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,950 miles
    Test number
    539403581121
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass64,683 miles (+6,407)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    64,683 miles
    Test number
    562050015222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,276 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    58,276 miles
    Test number
    456152974746
    • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL LEFT
  6. Fail58,264 miles (+7,099)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,264 miles
    Test number
    513124030661
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL LEFT
  7. Pass51,165 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    51,165 miles
    Test number
    120284789807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Fail51,126 miles (+6,967)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,126 miles
    Test number
    164263461982
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass44,159 miles (+5,261)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    44,159 miles
    Test number
    833811210478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,898 miles (+4,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    38,898 miles
    Test number
    898426222696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass34,601 miles (+6,894)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    34,601 miles
    Test number
    498148352905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,707 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    27,707 miles
    Test number
    954831543154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L55 THU

Does L55 THU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 THU is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 THU?
The MOT on L55 THU is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 THU done?
L55 THU was recorded at 77,190 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 6,364 miles a year.
Has L55 THU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 THU has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 THU 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 THU find?
L55 THU passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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