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Mazda 3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 ECXMOT history

LB05 ECX is a grey petrol Mazda 3 first used on 31 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 152,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
152,526 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,179 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 ECX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 ECX was last recorded at 152,526 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 871 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,655 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
871 miles
Average per year
6,179 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,526 miles
  • 2025 – 151,655 miles
  • 2024 – 148,469 miles
  • 2023 – 145,889 miles
  • 2022 – 138,618 miles
  • 2021 – 130,450 miles
  • 2020 – 123,378 miles
  • 2019 – 118,090 miles
  • 2018 – 110,735 miles
  • 2017 – 103,927 miles
  • 2016 – 97,365 miles
  • 2015 – 90,835 miles
  • 2014 – 84,429 miles
  • 2013 – 78,407 miles
  • 2012 – 71,476 miles
  • 2011 – 63,788 miles
  • 2010 – 57,481 miles
  • 2009 – 49,822 miles
  • 2008 – 41,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,526 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill up right

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill up right

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195/65/15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,526 miles (+871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    152,526 miles
    Test number
    895822480710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass151,655 miles (+3,186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    151,655 miles
    Test number
    982245843759
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass148,469 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    148,469 miles
    Test number
    896582242442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail148,468 miles (+2,579)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,468 miles
    Test number
    686862264998
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass145,889 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    145,889 miles
    Test number
    479394167200
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail145,888 miles (+7,270)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,888 miles
    Test number
    942202461664
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass138,618 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    138,618 miles
    Test number
    639002871295
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear and offside rear outer sill / wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail138,618 miles (+8,168)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,618 miles
    Test number
    652772411722
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear and offside rear outer sill / wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass130,450 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    130,450 miles
    Test number
    555041897044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing hard on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill up right (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill up right (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail130,450 miles (+7,072)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,450 miles
    Test number
    490201968210
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing hard on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill up right (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill up right (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass123,378 miles (+5,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    123,378 miles
    Test number
    305170981666
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass118,090 miles (+7,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    118,090 miles
    Test number
    767330855606
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass110,735 miles (+6,808)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    110,735 miles
    Test number
    643722675394
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass103,927 miles (+6,562)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    103,927 miles
    Test number
    849252913234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass97,365 miles (+6,530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    97,365 miles
    Test number
    833141936369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass90,835 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    90,835 miles
    Test number
    328059405280
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a crack around the circumference of tread due to age of tyre
    • NoteOffside rear lower lateral link bush worn/perishing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre feathered

  17. Fail90,835 miles (+6,406)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,835 miles
    Test number
    699279705242
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a crack around the circumference of tread due to age of tyre
    • NoteOffside rear lower lateral link bush worn/perishing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre feathered

  18. Pass84,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    84,429 miles
    Test number
    249088684175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail84,429 miles (+6,022)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,429 miles
    Test number
    659018084144
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Fail78,407 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,407 miles
    Test number
    499092293191
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass78,407 miles (+6,931)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    78,407 miles
    Test number
    949202093149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,476 miles (+7,688)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    71,476 miles
    Test number
    447927402207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,788 miles (+6,307)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    63,788 miles
    Test number
    269286181405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,481 miles (+7,659)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    57,481 miles
    Test number
    734998980120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,822 miles (+8,733)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    49,822 miles
    Test number
    204381109204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,089 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    41,089 miles
    Test number
    440740298110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB05 ECX

Does LB05 ECX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 ECX is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 ECX?
The MOT on LB05 ECX is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 ECX done?
LB05 ECX was recorded at 152,526 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 6,179 miles a year.
Has LB05 ECX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 ECX has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 ECX 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 LB05 ECX find?
LB05 ECX passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear.

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