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Mazda 3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,999 cc

LB54 VYJMOT history

LB54 VYJ is a grey petrol Mazda 3 first used on 31 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 142,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2025
Mileage
142,352 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 VYJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 VYJ was last recorded at 142,352 miles on 31 Oct 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,352 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 142,352 miles
  • 2023 – 132,136 miles
  • 2022 – 127,454 miles
  • 2021 – 117,490 miles
  • 2020 – 108,034 miles
  • 2019 – 94,594 miles
  • 2017 – 86,204 miles
  • 2016 – 83,190 miles
  • 2015 – 78,049 miles
  • 2014 – 76,079 miles
  • 2013 – 71,204 miles
  • 2012 – 62,312 miles
  • 2011 – 53,950 miles
  • 2010 – 46,852 miles
  • 2009 – 37,771 miles
  • 2008 – 30,009 miles
  • 2007 – 21,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,352 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Exhaust rear mount corroded ,system secure .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • O/s headlamp lens deteriating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • O/s/r lower part wheel arch corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,352 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    142,352 miles
    Test number
    716030030851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail142,352 miles (+10,216)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,352 miles
    Test number
    526572407774
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass132,136 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    132,136 miles
    Test number
    747188455261
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail132,136 miles (+4,682)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,136 miles
    Test number
    921114631686
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass127,454 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    127,454 miles
    Test number
    924124969570
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail127,454 miles (+9,964)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,454 miles
    Test number
    704973263313
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread in multiple places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass117,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    117,490 miles
    Test number
    574523137328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail117,490 miles (+9,456)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,490 miles
    Test number
    278828670851
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure rear hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass108,034 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    108,034 miles
    Test number
    173983028627
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear mount corroded ,system secure .
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp lens deteriating
    • AdvisoryO/s/r lower part wheel arch corroding

  10. Fail108,028 miles (+13,434)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,028 miles
    Test number
    553818145600
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear mount corroded ,system secure .
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp lens deteriating
    • AdvisoryO/s/r lower part wheel arch corroding

  11. Pass94,594 miles (+8,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,594 miles
    Test number
    462748129472
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield deteriating
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount corroded & broken other mounts holding system secure

  12. Pass86,204 miles (+3,014)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    86,204 miles
    Test number
    868209313527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount corroded & broken,system supported ok by other mounts

  13. Pass83,190 miles (+5,141)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    83,190 miles
    Test number
    983426590527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    78,049 miles
    Test number
    419803468683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,049 miles (+1,970)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,049 miles
    Test number
    311621859794
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass76,079 miles (+4,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    76,079 miles
    Test number
    566072004323
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass71,204 miles (+8,892)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    71,204 miles
    Test number
    528674993290
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges
    • NoteAdvise n/s/f tyre has cracks in outer sidewall,low on edges

  18. Pass62,312 miles (+8,362)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    62,312 miles
    Test number
    868355082274
    • NoteNsf tyre tread low on edges

  19. Pass53,950 miles (+7,098)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    53,950 miles
    Test number
    798082991276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,852 miles (+9,081)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    46,852 miles
    Test number
    873559890219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass37,771 miles (+7,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    37,771 miles
    Test number
    762327389243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass30,009 miles (+8,394)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    30,009 miles
    Test number
    690942308351
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edge of tyre

  23. Pass21,615 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    21,615 miles
    Test number
    361233007359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB54 VYJ

Does LB54 VYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 VYJ expired on 30 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 VYJ?
The MOT on LB54 VYJ expired on 30 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 VYJ done?
LB54 VYJ was recorded at 142,352 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2024, an average of 7,100 miles a year.
Has LB54 VYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 VYJ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 VYJ 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 VYJ find?
LB54 VYJ passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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