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Mazda 3

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

LA55 USAMOT history

LA55 USA is a grey petrol Mazda 3 first used on 31 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 131,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

LA55 USA grey Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 May 2027
Mileage
131,579 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 USA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 USA was last recorded at 131,579 miles on 13 May 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,577 miles · 11 May 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
9,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,579 miles
  • 2025 – 126,803 miles
  • 2024 – 121,203 miles
  • 2023 – 111,908 miles
  • 2022 – 98,750 miles
  • 2021 – 87,781 miles
  • 2020 – 81,015 miles
  • 2019 – 71,222 miles
  • 2018 – 63,331 miles
  • 2017 – 54,302 miles
  • 2016 – 41,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,579 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 28 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,579 miles (+2)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2027
    Odometer
    131,579 miles
    Test number
    899737819436
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail131,577 miles (+4,774)7 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,577 miles
    Test number
    628299990479
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass126,803 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    126,803 miles
    Test number
    709000287201
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail126,803 miles (+5,600)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,803 miles
    Test number
    656325283482
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass121,203 miles (+9,295)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    121,203 miles
    Test number
    453312827474
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission leak- (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass111,908 miles (+13,158)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    111,908 miles
    Test number
    663367075177
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass98,750 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    98,750 miles
    Test number
    877909039820
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail98,750 miles (+10,969)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,750 miles
    Test number
    528773515012
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass87,781 miles (+6,766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    87,781 miles
    Test number
    687318935899
    • 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))

  10. Pass81,015 miles (+9,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2021
    Odometer
    81,015 miles
    Test number
    217512327196
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass71,222 miles (+7,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2020
    Odometer
    71,222 miles
    Test number
    653928437238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass63,331 miles (+9,029)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    63,331 miles
    Test number
    905992455811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,302 miles (+12,747)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    54,302 miles
    Test number
    214280765092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,555 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    41,555 miles
    Test number
    735490912372
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWiper blades starting to split.

Questions about LA55 USA

Does LA55 USA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 USA is valid until 16 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 USA?
The MOT on LA55 USA is valid until 16 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 USA done?
LA55 USA was recorded at 131,579 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 9,195 miles a year.
Has LA55 USA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 USA has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LA55 USA 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 LA55 USA find?
LA55 USA passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 12 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 9 more.

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