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Mazda 3

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,999 cc

LB55 SYFMOT history

LB55 SYF is a silver petrol Mazda 3 first used on 11 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 118,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jan 2026
Mileage
118,630 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 SYF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
11 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB55 SYF was last recorded at 118,630 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 1,784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,846 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,784 miles
Average per year
5,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,630 miles
  • 2025 – 116,846 miles
  • 2024 – 112,291 miles
  • 2023 – 107,004 miles
  • 2022 – 103,696 miles
  • 2021 – 101,824 miles
  • 2020 – 96,934 miles
  • 2018 – 91,415 miles
  • 2017 – 85,335 miles
  • 2016 – 81,271 miles
  • 2015 – 67,048 miles
  • 2014 – 56,485 miles
  • 2013 – 47,288 miles
  • 2012 – 41,980 miles
  • 2011 – 37,323 miles
  • 2010 – 27,597 miles
  • 2008 – 16,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail118,630 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill - unable to see full sill due to covers fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill - unable to inspect full sill due to sill covers (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail118,630 miles (+1,784)1 dangerous4 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,630 miles
    Test number
    688092994852
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill - unable to see full sill due to covers fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill - unable to inspect full sill due to sill covers (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass116,846 miles (+4,555)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    116,846 miles
    Test number
    220996173849
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryMinor corrosion to underbody

  3. Pass112,291 miles (+5,287)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    112,291 miles
    Test number
    832853612950
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass107,004 miles (+3,308)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    107,004 miles
    Test number
    192358248532
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass103,696 miles (+1,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    103,696 miles
    Test number
    774295907745
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass101,824 miles (+4,890)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    101,824 miles
    Test number
    120049252290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,934 miles (+5,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,934 miles
    Test number
    297404381754
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass91,415 miles (+6,080)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    91,415 miles
    Test number
    521837699420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  9. Pass85,335 miles (+4,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    85,335 miles
    Test number
    948584906151
    • 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)

  10. Pass81,271 miles (+3,756)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    81,271 miles
    Test number
    423696811543
    • AdvisoryExhaust hanger brackets corroding.
    • 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)

  11. Pass77,515 miles (+10,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    77,515 miles
    Test number
    552872648340
    • 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)

  12. Fail67,048 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,048 miles
    Test number
    156170515481
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass67,048 miles (+10,563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,048 miles
    Test number
    965070215009
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass56,485 miles (+9,197)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    56,485 miles
    Test number
    207497814080
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are getting close to the legal limit on their inner edges
    • NoteCan not see the outer sills as covered over with trim, presumed ok

  15. Pass47,288 miles (+5,308)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    47,288 miles
    Test number
    565052213047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  16. Pass41,980 miles (+4,657)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    41,980 miles
    Test number
    266827702011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,323 miles (+9,726)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    37,323 miles
    Test number
    839244311067
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing slightly unevenly on its inner edge

  18. Pass27,597 miles (+10,660)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    27,597 miles
    Test number
    281278110099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    16,937 miles
    Test number
    943700358344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 SYF

Does LB55 SYF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 SYF expired on 21 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 SYF?
The MOT on LB55 SYF expired on 21 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 SYF done?
LB55 SYF was recorded at 118,630 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 5,949 miles a year.
Has LB55 SYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 SYF has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 SYF 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 LB55 SYF find?
LB55 SYF failed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: offside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill - unable to see full sill due to covers fitted; offside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill - unable to inspect full sill due to sill covers, and 11 more.

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