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Mazda 3

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LB09 DFNMOT history

LB09 DFN is a grey petrol Mazda 3 first used on 16 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 89,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
89,168 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 DFN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 DFN was last recorded at 89,168 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,168 miles · 15 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,168 miles
  • 2025 – 87,251 miles
  • 2024 – 85,682 miles
  • 2023 – 83,787 miles
  • 2022 – 80,401 miles
  • 2021 – 73,109 miles
  • 2020 – 67,286 miles
  • 2019 – 61,181 miles
  • 2018 – 55,175 miles
  • 2017 – 50,249 miles
  • 2016 – 44,601 miles
  • 2015 – 37,328 miles
  • 2014 – 30,163 miles
  • 2013 – 23,069 miles
  • 2012 – 16,739 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,168 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,168 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    89,168 miles
    Test number
    503369523790
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail89,168 miles (+1,917)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,168 miles
    Test number
    684668817642
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding bearing or tyre unable to be tested (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass87,251 miles (+1,569)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    87,251 miles
    Test number
    761848975612
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass85,682 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    85,682 miles
    Test number
    560781593019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to a fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail85,682 miles (+1,895)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,682 miles
    Test number
    148679633010
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to a fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass83,787 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    83,787 miles
    Test number
    270694914879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail83,785 miles (+3,384)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,785 miles
    Test number
    659562677649
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass80,401 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    80,401 miles
    Test number
    785887714416
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail80,397 miles (+7,288)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,397 miles
    Test number
    632921590753
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass73,109 miles (+5,823)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    73,109 miles
    Test number
    419332223643
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass67,286 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    67,286 miles
    Test number
    713882398230
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Fail67,286 miles (+6,105)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,286 miles
    Test number
    781355967735
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass61,181 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    61,181 miles
    Test number
    100389568543
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  14. Fail61,181 miles (+6,006)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,181 miles
    Test number
    679273004639
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  15. Pass55,175 miles (+4,926)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    55,175 miles
    Test number
    178742059777
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  16. Pass50,249 miles (+5,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    50,249 miles
    Test number
    920758734285
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 3mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  17. Pass44,601 miles (+7,273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    44,601 miles
    Test number
    489821758330
    • AdvisoryFront some wear front brake discs
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  18. Pass37,328 miles (+7,165)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    37,328 miles
    Test number
    499806695178
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass30,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    30,163 miles
    Test number
    257465694178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,163 miles (+7,094)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,163 miles
    Test number
    138045394139
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteDamage both n/s doors.

  21. Pass23,069 miles (+6,330)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    23,069 miles
    Test number
    686632793185
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread getting low (3.0mm).
    • NoteO/s/f tyre bald on edge and tread low.

  22. Pass16,739 miles1 advisory8 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    16,739 miles
    Test number
    999785392188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
    • NoteNearside front bumper damaged
    • NoteOuter sills covered
    • NoteSlight imbalance on rear footbrake

Questions about LB09 DFN

Does LB09 DFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 DFN is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB09 DFN?
The MOT on LB09 DFN is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 DFN done?
LB09 DFN was recorded at 89,168 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 5,171 miles a year.
Has LB09 DFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 DFN has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB09 DFN 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 DFN find?
LB09 DFN passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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