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Mazda 3

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LB12 SXFMOT history

LB12 SXF is a silver petrol Mazda 3 first used on 15 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 77,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
77,011 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,518 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 SXF
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
15 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 SXF was last recorded at 77,011 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 20,994 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,017 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
20,994 miles
Average per year
6,518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,011 miles
  • 2025 – 56,017 miles
  • 2024 – 39,957 miles
  • 2023 – 27,091 miles
  • 2022 – 20,221 miles
  • 2021 – 12,740 miles
  • 2020 – 12,245 miles
  • 2019 – 11,351 miles
  • 2018 – 9,995 miles
  • 2017 – 7,880 miles
  • 2016 – 6,328 miles
  • 2015 – 5,454 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,011 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 28 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,011 miles (+20,994)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    77,011 miles
    Test number
    372283960903
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass56,017 miles (+16,060)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    56,017 miles
    Test number
    641431125115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass39,957 miles (+12,866)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    39,957 miles
    Test number
    427688959019
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass27,091 miles (+111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    27,091 miles
    Test number
    994350277077
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail26,980 miles (+6,759)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,980 miles
    Test number
    382626947201
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass20,221 miles (+7,481)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    20,221 miles
    Test number
    582450808633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass12,740 miles (+495)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    12,740 miles
    Test number
    784604557486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass12,245 miles (+894)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    12,245 miles
    Test number
    158298230103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass11,351 miles (+1,356)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    11,351 miles
    Test number
    895585945019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass9,995 miles (+2,115)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    9,995 miles
    Test number
    562251466014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass7,880 miles (+1,552)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    7,880 miles
    Test number
    265301084221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass6,328 miles (+874)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    6,328 miles
    Test number
    534688975063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass5,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    5,454 miles
    Test number
    197819205286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail5,454 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,454 miles
    Test number
    895999905296
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)

Questions about LB12 SXF

Does LB12 SXF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 SXF is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 SXF?
The MOT on LB12 SXF is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 SXF done?
LB12 SXF was recorded at 77,011 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 6,518 miles a year.
Has LB12 SXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 SXF has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LB12 SXF 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 SXF find?
LB12 SXF passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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