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Mazda 3

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LB12 SXAMOT history

LB12 SXA is a silver petrol Mazda 3 first used on 6 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 105,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
105,532 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 SXA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 SXA was last recorded at 105,532 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 4,127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Aug 2018: 51,063 miles, lower than 514,717 miles on 23 Aug 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
101,405 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,127 miles
Average per year
7,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,532 miles
  • 2025 – 101,405 miles
  • 2024 – 96,646 miles
  • 2023 – 88,472 miles
  • 2022 – 80,190 miles
  • 2021 – 71,595 miles
  • 2020 – 67,484 miles
  • 2019 – 61,053 miles
  • 2018 – 51,063 miles
  • 2017 – 514,717 miles
  • 2016 – 34,410 miles
  • 2015 – 24,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,532 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Power steering close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Small chip in screen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 2 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,532 miles (+4,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    105,532 miles
    Test number
    522481384180
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass101,405 miles (+4,759)6 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    101,405 miles
    Test number
    137255780127
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass96,646 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    96,646 miles
    Test number
    855169100205
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Fail96,644 miles (+8,172)4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,644 miles
    Test number
    321324289369
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass88,472 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    88,472 miles
    Test number
    744968553661
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner tread worn out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail88,472 miles (+8,282)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,472 miles
    Test number
    547871980252
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner tread worn out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass80,190 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,190 miles
    Test number
    579591569017
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Fail80,182 miles (+8,587)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,182 miles
    Test number
    782377788313
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass71,595 miles (+4,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    71,595 miles
    Test number
    449784978976
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall chip in screen

  10. Pass67,484 miles (+6,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    67,484 miles
    Test number
    844742803626
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall chip in screen

  11. Pass61,053 miles (+9,990)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    61,053 miles
    Test number
    631163768737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and bald both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and has cuts but not to cords/ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass51,063 miles (-463,654)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    51,063 miles
    Test number
    348338212743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass514,717 miles (+480,307)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    514,717 miles
    Test number
    917606350836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,410 miles (+9,585)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    34,410 miles
    Test number
    122758803576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    24,825 miles
    Test number
    549968683286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 SXA

Does LB12 SXA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 SXA is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 SXA?
The MOT on LB12 SXA is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 SXA done?
LB12 SXA was recorded at 105,532 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 7,360 miles a year.
Has LB12 SXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 SXA has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB12 SXA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Aug 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB12 SXA find?
LB12 SXA passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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