
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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside
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.
Pass79,851 miles (+2,809)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 79,851 miles
- Test number
- 306403067366
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass56,746 miles (+4,577)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 56,746 miles
- Test number
- 247775084217
- AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer bracket corroded.
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.
Pass47,564 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 47,564 miles
- Test number
- 107463135185
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass44,506 miles (+3,010)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 44,506 miles
- Test number
- 167475954105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,496 miles (+3,299)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 41,496 miles
- Test number
- 757287253176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,197 miles (+4,111)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 38,197 miles
- Test number
- 987678252174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,086 miles (+3,793)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 34,086 miles
- Test number
- 536617051134
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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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