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Mazda 3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 VRMMOT history

LB05 VRM is a grey petrol Mazda 3 first used on 21 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 78,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jul 2026
Mileage
78,760 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 VRM
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
21 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 VRM was last recorded at 78,760 miles on 14 Jul 2025, 5,132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,628 miles · 15 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
5,132 miles
Average per year
2,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,760 miles
  • 2024 – 73,628 miles
  • 2023 – 68,762 miles
  • 2022 – 63,400 miles
  • 2021 – 57,783 miles
  • 2020 – 56,681 miles
  • 2019 – 55,227 miles
  • 2018 – 53,700 miles
  • 2017 – 52,631 miles
  • 2016 – 51,012 miles
  • 2015 – 48,836 miles
  • 2014 – 46,888 miles
  • 2013 – 44,676 miles
  • 2012 – 43,141 miles
  • 2011 – 41,480 miles
  • 2010 – 39,082 miles
  • 2009 – 35,890 miles
  • 2008 – 29,253 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,760 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,760 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    78,760 miles
    Test number
    810804772089
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail78,760 miles (+5,132)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,760 miles
    Test number
    245569644801
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass73,628 miles (+4,866)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    73,628 miles
    Test number
    951486123094
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass68,762 miles (+5,362)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    68,762 miles
    Test number
    332801711019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,400 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    63,400 miles
    Test number
    573642882153
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail63,400 miles (+5,617)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,400 miles
    Test number
    546569504273
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass57,783 miles (+1,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    57,783 miles
    Test number
    512450042344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass56,681 miles (+1,454)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    56,681 miles
    Test number
    982595455613
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))

  9. Pass55,227 miles (+1,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    55,227 miles
    Test number
    510759838095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass53,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    53,700 miles
    Test number
    471370586247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail53,700 miles (+1,069)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,700 miles
    Test number
    801314739268
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Pass52,631 miles (+1,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    52,631 miles
    Test number
    297641204830
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arm bushes worn

  13. Pass51,012 miles (+2,176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    51,012 miles
    Test number
    260197001037
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arm bushes perished

  14. Pass48,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    48,836 miles
    Test number
    456278585132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail48,836 miles (+1,948)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,836 miles
    Test number
    875508485183
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass46,888 miles (+2,212)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    46,888 miles
    Test number
    229846394186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,676 miles (+1,535)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    44,676 miles
    Test number
    337961393152
    • NoteFront tyres perished
    • NoteRear tyres perished ,2mm and uneven inner tread

  18. Pass43,141 miles (+1,661)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    43,141 miles
    Test number
    229112292460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,480 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,480 miles
    Test number
    187724991147
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge and n/s/f tyre perishing

  20. Pass41,480 miles (+2,398)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    41,480 miles
    Test number
    339704891103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge and n/s/f tyre perishing

  21. Pass39,082 miles (+3,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    39,082 miles
    Test number
    624598680150
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass35,890 miles (+6,637)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    35,890 miles
    Test number
    392205399129
    • NoteOffside rear tyre 2mm and uneven inner tread
    • NotePads worn

  23. Pass29,253 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    29,253 miles
    Test number
    490731708292
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LB05 VRM

Does LB05 VRM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 VRM expired on 21 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 VRM?
The MOT on LB05 VRM expired on 21 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 VRM done?
LB05 VRM was recorded at 78,760 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2025, an average of 2,915 miles a year.
Has LB05 VRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 VRM has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 VRM 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 VRM find?
LB05 VRM passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge, and 4 more.

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