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Mazda 3

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,999 cc

LB09 DFLMOT history

LB09 DFL is a grey petrol Mazda 3 first used on 10 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 99,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
99,119 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 DFL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
10 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 DFL was last recorded at 99,119 miles on 28 May 2026, 3,585 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,534 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,585 miles
Average per year
5,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,119 miles
  • 2025 – 95,534 miles
  • 2024 – 93,364 miles
  • 2023 – 86,541 miles
  • 2022 – 80,870 miles
  • 2021 – 74,662 miles
  • 2020 – 70,158 miles
  • 2019 – 61,361 miles
  • 2018 – 53,954 miles
  • 2017 – 48,960 miles
  • 2016 – 44,215 miles
  • 2015 – 38,831 miles
  • 2014 – 33,059 miles
  • 2013 – 28,133 miles
  • 2012 – 21,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,119 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Lower exhaust heat shied deteriorated
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (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.

  • Central Lower exhaust heat shield slight insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,119 miles (+3,585)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    99,119 miles
    Test number
    240275262062
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower exhaust heat shied deteriorated
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. Pass95,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    95,534 miles
    Test number
    510149332769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail95,534 miles (+2,170)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,534 miles
    Test number
    444858253517
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass93,364 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    93,364 miles
    Test number
    950024027089
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower exhaust heat shield slight insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Fail93,364 miles (+6,823)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,364 miles
    Test number
    687429228985
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower exhaust heat shield slight insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass86,541 miles (+5,671)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    86,541 miles
    Test number
    961612692567
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight oil leak from pipe too steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass80,870 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    80,870 miles
    Test number
    977991130002
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre low on edges
  8. Fail80,870 miles (+6,208)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,870 miles
    Test number
    873633294223
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre low on edges
  9. Pass74,662 miles (+4,504)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    74,662 miles
    Test number
    519672109400
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass70,158 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    70,158 miles
    Test number
    901471489326
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail70,157 miles (+8,796)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,157 miles
    Test number
    515309569122
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass61,361 miles (+7,407)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,361 miles
    Test number
    317139853088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    53,954 miles
    Test number
    488993875384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail53,954 miles (+4,994)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,954 miles
    Test number
    389918973931
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  15. Pass48,960 miles (+4,745)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    48,960 miles
    Test number
    669377456933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,215 miles (+5,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    44,215 miles
    Test number
    621627225537
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass38,831 miles (+5,772)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    38,831 miles
    Test number
    247104455125
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges
  18. Pass33,059 miles (+4,926)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    33,059 miles
    Test number
    216464454123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,133 miles (+6,654)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    28,133 miles
    Test number
    655715963171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,479 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    21,479 miles
    Test number
    967569382188
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB09 DFL

Does LB09 DFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 DFL is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB09 DFL?
The MOT on LB09 DFL is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 DFL done?
LB09 DFL was recorded at 99,119 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 5,590 miles a year.
Has LB09 DFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 DFL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LB09 DFL 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 LB09 DFL find?
LB09 DFL passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 4 advisories: central lower exhaust heat shied deteriorated; headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall, and 1 more.

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