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Mazda 3

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LB56 EKTMOT history

LB56 EKT is a blue petrol Mazda 3 first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 104,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
104,263 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 EKT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 EKT was last recorded at 104,263 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 5,882 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,381 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,882 miles
Average per year
5,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,263 miles
  • 2025 – 98,381 miles
  • 2024 – 92,372 miles
  • 2023 – 84,385 miles
  • 2022 – 82,803 miles
  • 2021 – 81,888 miles
  • 2019 – 73,500 miles
  • 2018 – 65,123 miles
  • 2017 – 53,887 miles
  • 2016 – 47,142 miles
  • 2015 – 42,727 miles
  • 2014 – 38,887 miles
  • 2013 – 35,783 miles
  • 2012 – 31,720 miles
  • 2011 – 29,391 miles
  • 2010 – 25,409 miles
  • 2009 – 21,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,263 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.

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    104,263 miles
    Test number
    637035378598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail104,264 miles (+5,883)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,264 miles
    Test number
    741888473297
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,381 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    98,381 miles
    Test number
    907078504374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail98,381 miles (+6,009)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,381 miles
    Test number
    776081951253
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass92,372 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    92,372 miles
    Test number
    328836855310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail92,372 miles (+7,987)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,372 miles
    Test number
    816407026349
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass84,385 miles (+1,582)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    84,385 miles
    Test number
    962128353243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,803 miles (+915)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,803 miles
    Test number
    565233710699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,888 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    81,888 miles
    Test number
    873182201659
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail81,888 miles (+8,388)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,888 miles
    Test number
    367440041760
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass73,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,500 miles
    Test number
    673405115778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,500 miles (+8,377)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,500 miles
    Test number
    502002639621
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass65,123 miles (+11,236)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    65,123 miles
    Test number
    673565432230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,887 miles (+6,745)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    53,887 miles
    Test number
    161635490713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,142 miles (+4,415)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    47,142 miles
    Test number
    625902024808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,727 miles (+3,840)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    42,727 miles
    Test number
    429264175154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    38,887 miles
    Test number
    137080064119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail38,887 miles (+3,104)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,887 miles
    Test number
    165710364115
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass35,783 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,783 miles
    Test number
    507359263167
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low

  20. Fail35,783 miles (+4,063)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,783 miles
    Test number
    267689163484
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low

  21. Pass31,720 miles (+2,329)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    31,720 miles
    Test number
    758060572192
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass29,391 miles (+3,982)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,391 miles
    Test number
    848509471259
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tie bar bushes perished.

  23. Pass25,409 miles (+4,297)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    25,409 miles
    Test number
    382257780271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    21,112 miles
    Test number
    370045589230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 EKT

Does LB56 EKT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 EKT is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 EKT?
The MOT on LB56 EKT is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 EKT done?
LB56 EKT was recorded at 104,263 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 5,069 miles a year.
Has LB56 EKT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 EKT has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 EKT 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 LB56 EKT find?
LB56 EKT passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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