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Mazda 3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 VPMMOT history

LB05 VPM is a blue petrol Mazda 3 first used on 19 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 152,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2025
Mileage
152,449 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,088 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 VPM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 VPM was last recorded at 152,449 miles on 10 Aug 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,448 miles · 29 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 152,449 miles
  • 2023 – 148,918 miles
  • 2022 – 141,206 miles
  • 2021 – 125,660 miles
  • 2020 – 111,042 miles
  • 2019 – 100,254 miles
  • 2018 – 83,219 miles
  • 2017 – 74,378 miles
  • 2016 – 70,812 miles
  • 2015 – 64,864 miles
  • 2014 – 58,606 miles
  • 2013 – 55,584 miles
  • 2012 – 52,416 miles
  • 2011 – 49,429 miles
  • 2010 – 46,187 miles
  • 2009 – 43,131 miles
  • 2008 – 39,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,449 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear AXLE CORRODEDRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Surface rust all over under vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,449 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    152,449 miles
    Test number
    522252285519
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear AXLE CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail152,448 miles (+3,530)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,448 miles
    Test number
    180409909677
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear AXLE CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass148,918 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    148,918 miles
    Test number
    799397839875
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHEAT SHIELD LOOSE
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySurface rust all over under vehicle

  4. Fail148,917 miles (+7,711)2 dangerous7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,917 miles
    Test number
    807129743773
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHEAT SHIELD LOOSE
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySurface rust all over under vehicle

  5. Pass141,206 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    141,206 miles
    Test number
    256767669963
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail141,206 miles (+15,546)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,206 miles
    Test number
    409617686403
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear 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))

  7. Pass125,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    125,660 miles
    Test number
    473947860002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail125,660 miles (+14,618)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,660 miles
    Test number
    847375700843
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass111,042 miles (+10,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    111,042 miles
    Test number
    244601830219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass100,254 miles (+17,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    100,254 miles
    Test number
    915659584994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass83,219 miles (+8,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    83,219 miles
    Test number
    899916230357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass74,378 miles (+3,566)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,378 miles
    Test number
    637804910325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass70,812 miles (+5,948)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    70,812 miles
    Test number
    478057581003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,864 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    64,864 miles
    Test number
    327061024214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,810 miles (+6,204)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,810 miles
    Test number
    337749985867
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass58,606 miles (+3,022)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,606 miles
    Test number
    599883354282
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  17. Pass55,584 miles (+3,168)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,584 miles
    Test number
    406780453236
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear lamp unit damaged

  18. Pass52,416 miles (+2,987)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    52,416 miles
    Test number
    346801332299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,429 miles (+3,242)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    49,429 miles
    Test number
    698797921220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on edges

  20. Pass46,187 miles (+3,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    46,187 miles
    Test number
    344089920258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass43,131 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    43,131 miles
    Test number
    403358939226
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Fail43,131 miles (+3,238)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,131 miles
    Test number
    874458339218
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Pass39,893 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    39,893 miles
    Test number
    523757968295
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges

Questions about LB05 VPM

Does LB05 VPM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 VPM expired on 19 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 VPM?
The MOT on LB05 VPM expired on 19 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 VPM done?
LB05 VPM was recorded at 152,449 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2024, an average of 7,088 miles a year.
Has LB05 VPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 VPM has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 VPM 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 VPM find?
LB05 VPM passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 4 more.

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