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Mazda 3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LB56 EKYMOT history

LB56 EKY is a black petrol Mazda 3 first used on 30 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 79,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
79,851 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 EKY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 EKY was last recorded at 79,851 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 2,809 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
77,042 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,809 miles
Average per year
3,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,851 miles
  • 2024 – 77,042 miles
  • 2023 – 73,788 miles
  • 2022 – 71,003 miles
  • 2021 – 68,360 miles
  • 2020 – 66,635 miles
  • 2019 – 63,123 miles
  • 2018 – 60,283 miles
  • 2017 – 56,746 miles
  • 2016 – 52,169 miles
  • 2015 – 47,564 miles
  • 2014 – 44,506 miles
  • 2013 – 41,496 miles
  • 2012 – 38,197 miles
  • 2011 – 34,086 miles
  • 2010 – 30,293 miles
  • 2009 – 27,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,851 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside

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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,851 miles (+2,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    79,851 miles
    Test number
    306403067366
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside
  2. Pass77,042 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    77,042 miles
    Test number
    659163558132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail77,042 miles (+3,254)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,042 miles
    Test number
    263744015073
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass73,788 miles (+2,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    73,788 miles
    Test number
    609946266486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  5. Pass71,003 miles (+2,643)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    71,003 miles
    Test number
    850441009940
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Pass68,360 miles (+1,725)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    68,360 miles
    Test number
    550887752599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass66,635 miles (+3,512)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,635 miles
    Test number
    894655065129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass63,123 miles (+2,840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,123 miles
    Test number
    699473683197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  9. Pass60,283 miles (+3,537)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    60,283 miles
    Test number
    897949554895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass56,746 miles (+4,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,746 miles
    Test number
    247775084217
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer bracket corroded.
  11. Pass52,169 miles (+4,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    52,169 miles
    Test number
    207012368528
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre showing signs of wear.
  12. Pass47,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    47,564 miles
    Test number
    107463135185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail47,564 miles (+3,058)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,564 miles
    Test number
    299973535488
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is starting to crack and perish
  14. Pass44,506 miles (+3,010)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    44,506 miles
    Test number
    167475954105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,496 miles (+3,299)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    41,496 miles
    Test number
    757287253176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,197 miles (+4,111)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    38,197 miles
    Test number
    987678252174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,086 miles (+3,793)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,086 miles
    Test number
    536617051134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,293 miles (+2,714)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,293 miles
    Test number
    592758850162
    • NoteBoth Front Tyres 3mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)
    • NoteChips In Windscreen
    • NoteEngine Undertray Fitted
    • NoteExhaust System Rusted
    • NoteFront brake Discs Rusted
  19. Pass27,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,579 miles
    Test number
    794672329302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 EKY

Does LB56 EKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 EKY is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 EKY?
The MOT on LB56 EKY is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 EKY done?
LB56 EKY was recorded at 79,851 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 3,270 miles a year.
Has LB56 EKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 EKY has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 EKY 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 EKY find?
LB56 EKY passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: general corrosion to underside.

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