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Mazda 3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,349 cc

LB05 LXJMOT history

LB05 LXJ is a grey petrol Mazda 3 first used on 31 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 175,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2025
Mileage
175,548 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 LXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,349 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 LXJ was last recorded at 175,548 miles on 15 Jan 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,544 miles · 11 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 175,548 miles
  • 2023 – 164,222 miles
  • 2022 – 157,676 miles
  • 2021 – 152,157 miles
  • 2019 – 145,219 miles
  • 2018 – 138,575 miles
  • 2017 – 130,005 miles
  • 2016 – 125,987 miles
  • 2015 – 121,840 miles
  • 2014 – 117,869 miles
  • 2013 – 113,661 miles
  • 2012 – 109,510 miles
  • 2011 – 105,658 miles
  • 2010 – 96,450 miles
  • 2009 – 71,211 miles
  • 2008 – 51,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,548 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass175,548 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    175,548 miles
    Test number
    596497390251
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail175,544 miles (+11,322)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,544 miles
    Test number
    925325724559
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass164,222 miles (+61)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    164,222 miles
    Test number
    905178209234
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail164,161 miles (+6,485)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,161 miles
    Test number
    435958707040
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass157,676 miles (+54)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    157,676 miles
    Test number
    857278863992
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail157,622 miles (+189)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,622 miles
    Test number
    500980409281
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail157,433 miles (+5,276)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,433 miles
    Test number
    106070306775
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass152,157 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    152,157 miles
    Test number
    343401530184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail152,152 miles (+6,933)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,152 miles
    Test number
    264362262678
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 inner edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass145,219 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    145,219 miles
    Test number
    528363150049
    • 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))

  11. Fail145,214 miles (+6,639)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,214 miles
    Test number
    644758705891
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass138,575 miles (+8,570)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    138,575 miles
    Test number
    589859945811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass130,005 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    130,005 miles
    Test number
    353569964181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail130,005 miles (+4,018)2 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,005 miles
    Test number
    975936405651
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass125,987 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    125,987 miles
    Test number
    143084346676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail125,987 miles (+4,147)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,987 miles
    Test number
    254322318477
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass121,840 miles (+3,971)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    121,840 miles
    Test number
    807302905240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass117,869 miles (+4,208)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    117,869 miles
    Test number
    665299284159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass113,661 miles (+4,151)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    113,661 miles
    Test number
    509908803237
    • NoteN/s/r tyre starting to wear on edges

  20. Pass109,510 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    109,510 miles
    Test number
    769093302258
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail109,510 miles (+3,852)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,510 miles
    Test number
    917973202242
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass105,658 miles (+9,208)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    105,658 miles
    Test number
    139717801263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail96,450 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,450 miles
    Test number
    132262300223
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass96,450 miles (+25,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    96,450 miles
    Test number
    212742700218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass71,211 miles (+19,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    71,211 miles
    Test number
    921350199106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass51,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    51,534 miles
    Test number
    710200198176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 LXJ

Does LB05 LXJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 LXJ expired on 31 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 LXJ?
The MOT on LB05 LXJ expired on 31 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 LXJ done?
LB05 LXJ was recorded at 175,548 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2024, an average of 7,990 miles a year.
Has LB05 LXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 LXJ has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 LXJ 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 LXJ find?
LB05 LXJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2024 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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