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Mazda 3

Red · Petrol · 2016 · 1,998 cc

L7 BTFMOT history

L7 BTF is a red petrol Mazda 3 first used on 30 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 8 MOT tests, with 83,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

L7 BTF red Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
83,468 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
8
8 passed · 0 failed
Per year
8,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 BTF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 BTF was last recorded at 83,468 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 8,991 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
74,477 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,991 miles
Average per year
8,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,468 miles
  • 2025 – 74,477 miles
  • 2024 – 65,110 miles
  • 2023 – 56,245 miles
  • 2022 – 47,289 miles
  • 2021 – 40,021 miles
  • 2020 – 31,610 miles
  • 2019 – 25,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,468 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s,n/s front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s/f,n/s/f

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

8 tests since 15 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,468 miles (+8,991)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    83,468 miles
    Test number
    839384323939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass74,477 miles (+9,367)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    74,477 miles
    Test number
    548170196298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass65,110 miles (+8,865)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    65,110 miles
    Test number
    700878900661
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s,n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s/f,n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass56,245 miles (+8,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    56,245 miles
    Test number
    722919461249
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s,n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f,n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass47,289 miles (+7,268)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    47,289 miles
    Test number
    767688439859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass40,021 miles (+8,411)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    40,021 miles
    Test number
    569000410243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass31,610 miles (+6,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    31,610 miles
    Test number
    839212060856
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Pass25,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    25,165 miles
    Test number
    579940840332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 BTF

Does L7 BTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 BTF is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 BTF?
The MOT on L7 BTF is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 BTF done?
L7 BTF was recorded at 83,468 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 8,657 miles a year.
Has L7 BTF ever failed its MOT?
No. L7 BTF has passed all 8 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L7 BTF 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 L7 BTF find?
L7 BTF passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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