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Mazda 3

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LB12 SWWMOT history

LB12 SWW is a grey petrol Mazda 3 first used on 14 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 101,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
101,433 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 SWW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 SWW was last recorded at 101,433 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,433 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,433 miles
  • 2025 – 95,033 miles
  • 2024 – 88,616 miles
  • 2023 – 81,599 miles
  • 2022 – 75,055 miles
  • 2021 – 66,920 miles
  • 2020 – 60,148 miles
  • 2019 – 51,148 miles
  • 2018 – 41,185 miles
  • 2017 – 31,218 miles
  • 2016 – 21,080 miles
  • 2015 – 16,435 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,433 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 8 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,433 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    101,433 miles
    Test number
    160286817410
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail101,433 miles (+6,400)6 major1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,433 miles
    Test number
    391877581434
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass95,033 miles (+6,417)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    95,033 miles
    Test number
    750218479182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass88,616 miles (+7,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    88,616 miles
    Test number
    664601053805
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass81,599 miles (+6,544)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    81,599 miles
    Test number
    236486883350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,055 miles (+8,135)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    75,055 miles
    Test number
    382235225266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,920 miles (+6,772)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    66,920 miles
    Test number
    225489978691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,148 miles (+9,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,148 miles
    Test number
    419041971963
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass51,148 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    51,148 miles
    Test number
    349038372515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail51,148 miles (+9,963)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,148 miles
    Test number
    973437155361
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass41,185 miles (+9,967)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    41,185 miles
    Test number
    673577576513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    31,218 miles
    Test number
    676964536723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail31,217 miles (+10,137)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,217 miles
    Test number
    110620290870
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass21,080 miles (+4,645)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    21,080 miles
    Test number
    295403603433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,435 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    16,435 miles
    Test number
    496359885124
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre and tyre slightly under inflated

Questions about LB12 SWW

Does LB12 SWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 SWW is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 SWW?
The MOT on LB12 SWW is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 SWW done?
LB12 SWW was recorded at 101,433 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 8,074 miles a year.
Has LB12 SWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 SWW has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 SWW 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 LB12 SWW find?
LB12 SWW passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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