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Mazda 3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 ECZMOT history

LB05 ECZ is a black petrol Mazda 3 first used on 15 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 145,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
145,587 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 ECZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 ECZ was last recorded at 145,587 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 6,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,530 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,057 miles
Average per year
7,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,587 miles
  • 2025 – 139,530 miles
  • 2023 – 126,491 miles
  • 2022 – 108,221 miles
  • 2021 – 98,086 miles
  • 2020 – 87,444 miles
  • 2019 – 74,253 miles
  • 2018 – 67,433 miles
  • 2017 – 59,780 miles
  • 2016 – 47,688 miles
  • 2015 – 37,815 miles
  • 2014 – 26,909 miles
  • 2013 – 20,244 miles
  • 2012 – 18,660 miles
  • 2011 – 12,273 miles
  • 2010 – 7,586 miles
  • 2009 – 7,167 miles
  • 2008 – 5,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,587 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath the vehicles and suspension components

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass145,587 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    145,587 miles
    Test number
    381201553875
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath the vehicles and suspension components

  2. Fail145,587 miles (+6,057)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,587 miles
    Test number
    751695580109
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath the vehicles and suspension components

  3. Pass139,530 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    139,530 miles
    Test number
    317208049943
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail139,530 miles (+13,039)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,530 miles
    Test number
    433729840653
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass126,491 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    126,491 miles
    Test number
    623426146990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail126,491 miles (+18,270)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,491 miles
    Test number
    971011971558
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass108,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    108,221 miles
    Test number
    597308661391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail108,221 miles (+10,135)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,221 miles
    Test number
    428670688032
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass98,086 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    98,086 miles
    Test number
    341838643244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail98,083 miles (+10,639)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,083 miles
    Test number
    160574398348
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass87,444 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    87,444 miles
    Test number
    414439731541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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. Fail87,444 miles (+13,191)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,444 miles
    Test number
    732459843816
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  13. Pass74,253 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,253 miles
    Test number
    671685322707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail74,253 miles (+6,820)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,253 miles
    Test number
    411960271980
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass67,433 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    67,433 miles
    Test number
    231856593521
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Fail67,433 miles (+7,653)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,433 miles
    Test number
    832656341943
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass59,780 miles (+12,092)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,780 miles
    Test number
    633506037759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,688 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    47,688 miles
    Test number
    714665975392
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre wall has deep cuts but not showing cords at time of test.

  19. Fail47,688 miles (+9,873)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,688 miles
    Test number
    157685976282
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre wall has deep cuts but not showing cords at time of test.

  20. Pass37,815 miles (+10,906)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    37,815 miles
    Test number
    206668365400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre badly perished on outer wall

  21. Pass26,909 miles (+6,665)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    26,909 miles
    Test number
    256347064188
    • NoteNearside rear tyre damaged on outer wall in several places
    • NoteOffside front tyre badly worn on inner edge and perished within tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre damaged on outer wall in several places

  22. Fail20,244 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,244 miles
    Test number
    425772373187
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cuts to outer wall but not showing cords.
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cuts to outer wall but not showing cords.

  23. Pass20,244 miles (+1,584)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    20,244 miles
    Test number
    807982273107
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cuts to outer wall but not showing cords.
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cuts to outer wall but not showing cords.

  24. Pass18,660 miles (+6,387)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    18,660 miles
    Test number
    405542962416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,273 miles (+4,687)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    12,273 miles
    Test number
    705799381128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass7,586 miles (+419)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    7,586 miles
    Test number
    420817560113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass7,167 miles (+1,496)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    7,167 miles
    Test number
    222155479434
    • NoteOffside front tyre has deep cuts in outer side wall. Not showing cords at time of test.

  28. Pass5,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    5,671 miles
    Test number
    291808278481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 ECZ

Does LB05 ECZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 ECZ is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 ECZ?
The MOT on LB05 ECZ is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 ECZ done?
LB05 ECZ was recorded at 145,587 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 7,980 miles a year.
Has LB05 ECZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 ECZ has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 ECZ 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 ECZ find?
LB05 ECZ passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: general corrosion underneath the vehicles and suspension components.

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