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Mazda 3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,349 cc

LB54 VNNMOT history

LB54 VNN is a blue petrol Mazda 3 first used on 25 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 175,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
175,737 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 VNN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,349 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 VNN was last recorded at 175,737 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 4,197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,540 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,197 miles
Average per year
8,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,737 miles
  • 2025 – 171,540 miles
  • 2024 – 165,997 miles
  • 2023 – 160,931 miles
  • 2022 – 156,033 miles
  • 2021 – 150,749 miles
  • 2020 – 143,599 miles
  • 2019 – 134,778 miles
  • 2018 – 124,541 miles
  • 2017 – 114,690 miles
  • 2016 – 103,852 miles
  • 2015 – 93,042 miles
  • 2014 – 82,397 miles
  • 2013 – 71,150 miles
  • 2012 – 61,553 miles
  • 2011 – 52,494 miles
  • 2010 – 44,124 miles
  • 2009 – 36,566 miles
  • 2008 – 28,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,737 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    175,737 miles
    Test number
    994575724273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail175,736 miles (+4,196)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,736 miles
    Test number
    821154601608
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass171,540 miles (+5,543)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    171,540 miles
    Test number
    946926188643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass165,997 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    165,997 miles
    Test number
    452116581283
    • AdvisoryHeat sheild insecure

  5. Fail165,997 miles (+5,066)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,997 miles
    Test number
    914808098443
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat sheild insecure

  6. Pass160,931 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    160,931 miles
    Test number
    355081246507
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail160,931 miles (+4,898)1 repaired2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,931 miles
    Test number
    670179360375
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass156,033 miles (+5,284)4 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    156,033 miles
    Test number
    894565353082
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Nearside & Offside (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass150,749 miles (+7,150)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    150,749 miles
    Test number
    992308377677
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass143,599 miles (+8,821)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    143,599 miles
    Test number
    144082615605
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A & B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass134,778 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    134,778 miles
    Test number
    412836892391
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail134,778 miles (+10,237)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,778 miles
    Test number
    241317319995
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass124,541 miles (+9,851)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    124,541 miles
    Test number
    890238394615
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass114,690 miles (+10,838)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    114,690 miles
    Test number
    249213917808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass103,852 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    103,852 miles
    Test number
    126468124509
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail103,852 miles (+10,810)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,852 miles
    Test number
    514417753454
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass93,042 miles (+10,645)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    93,042 miles
    Test number
    728998225019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass82,397 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    82,397 miles
    Test number
    139625214449
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail82,397 miles (+11,247)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,397 miles
    Test number
    296745914087
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass71,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    71,150 miles
    Test number
    467178723078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,150 miles (+9,597)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,150 miles
    Test number
    888088823050
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass61,553 miles (+9,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    61,553 miles
    Test number
    345279502083
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass52,494 miles (+8,370)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    52,494 miles
    Test number
    246605201075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyre wearing to legal limit & worn on inner edges. o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  24. Pass44,124 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    44,124 miles
    Test number
    133833310467
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

  25. Fail44,124 miles (+7,558)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,124 miles
    Test number
    293953910043
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

  26. Fail36,566 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,566 miles
    Test number
    404673819080
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  27. Pass36,566 miles (+7,798)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    36,566 miles
    Test number
    803733719085
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  28. Pass28,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    28,768 miles
    Test number
    883959028062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail28,763 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,763 miles
    Test number
    400869328035
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB54 VNN

Does LB54 VNN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 VNN is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 VNN?
The MOT on LB54 VNN is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 VNN done?
LB54 VNN was recorded at 175,737 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 8,173 miles a year.
Has LB54 VNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 VNN has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB54 VNN 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 LB54 VNN find?
LB54 VNN passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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