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Mazda 3

Silver · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

L70 EMGMOT history

L70 EMG is a silver petrol Mazda 3 first used on 2 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 93,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

L70 EMG silver Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
93,922 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 EMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
2 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 EMG was last recorded at 93,922 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,673 miles · 28 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
249 miles
Average per year
7,651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,922 miles
  • 2025 – 86,386 miles
  • 2024 – 79,142 miles
  • 2023 – 73,624 miles
  • 2022 – 66,725 miles
  • 2021 – 57,340 miles
  • 2020 – 49,825 miles
  • 2019 – 40,804 miles
  • 2018 – 26,234 miles
  • 2017 – 19,914 miles
  • 2016 – 17,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,922 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,922 miles (+249)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    93,922 miles
    Test number
    393236967594
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail93,673 miles (+7,287)1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,673 miles
    Test number
    567981919939
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass86,386 miles (+7,244)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    86,386 miles
    Test number
    496188619480
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Dampness notices on track rod end.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass79,142 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    79,142 miles
    Test number
    879222713764
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail79,142 miles (+5,518)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,142 miles
    Test number
    962910184862
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass73,624 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    73,624 miles
    Test number
    210223644222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail73,581 miles (+6,856)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,581 miles
    Test number
    335379501815
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass66,725 miles (+87)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    66,725 miles
    Test number
    284479650726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail66,638 miles (+9,298)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,638 miles
    Test number
    512731339714
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass57,340 miles (+7,515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    57,340 miles
    Test number
    730716147831
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass49,825 miles (+9,021)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    49,825 miles
    Test number
    593204681431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass40,804 miles (+14,570)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    40,804 miles
    Test number
    636608597505
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass26,234 miles (+6,320)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    26,234 miles
    Test number
    193680969434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    19,914 miles
    Test number
    494881067177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail19,914 miles (+2,635)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,914 miles
    Test number
    248327883717
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  16. Pass17,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    17,279 miles
    Test number
    893410855816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 EMG

Does L70 EMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 EMG is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 EMG?
The MOT on L70 EMG is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 EMG done?
L70 EMG was recorded at 93,922 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 7,651 miles a year.
Has L70 EMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 EMG has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L70 EMG 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 L70 EMG find?
L70 EMG passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted, and 2 more.

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