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Mazda 3

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LB56 UPSMOT history

LB56 UPS is a silver petrol Mazda 3 first used on 29 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 211,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
211,974 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LB56 UPS was last recorded at 211,974 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,971 miles · 5 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
11,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 211,974 miles
  • 2025 – 196,457 miles
  • 2024 – 181,481 miles
  • 2023 – 163,291 miles
  • 2022 – 144,622 miles
  • 2021 – 132,401 miles
  • 2020 – 121,986 miles
  • 2019 – 104,016 miles
  • 2018 – 86,344 miles
  • 2017 – 68,124 miles
  • 2016 – 47,177 miles
  • 2015 – 39,329 miles
  • 2014 – 29,568 miles
  • 2013 – 26,364 miles
  • 2012 – 24,510 miles
  • 2011 – 22,030 miles
  • 2009 – 17,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,974 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt strap twistedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,974 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    211,974 miles
    Test number
    914893423010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt strap twisted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  2. Fail211,971 miles (+15,514)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,971 miles
    Test number
    186571700874
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Vehicle under body holed, marked with white chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt strap twisted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  3. Pass196,457 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    196,457 miles
    Test number
    394084218449
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Flexi Worn
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension Corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipes Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f Seat Belt Strap Twisted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension Corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle Under Body Corroded

  4. Fail196,452 miles (+14,971)2 dangerous3 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,452 miles
    Test number
    580413214370
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Flexi Worn
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension Corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipes Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f Seat Belt Strap Twisted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension Corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle Under Body Corroded

  5. Pass181,481 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    181,481 miles
    Test number
    561069978751
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side all over corrosion

  6. Fail181,481 miles (+18,190)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,481 miles
    Test number
    923541404488
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side all over corrosion

  7. Pass163,291 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    163,291 miles
    Test number
    611913119574
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail163,290 miles (+18,668)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,290 miles
    Test number
    241488171437
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass144,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    144,622 miles
    Test number
    794866355898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail144,622 miles (+12,221)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,622 miles
    Test number
    544092106104
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass132,401 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    132,401 miles
    Test number
    635455127891
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Fail132,401 miles (+10,415)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,401 miles
    Test number
    196395412660
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass121,986 miles (+17,970)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    121,986 miles
    Test number
    478294292326
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass104,016 miles (+17,672)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    104,016 miles
    Test number
    652235817191
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass86,344 miles (+18,220)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    86,344 miles
    Test number
    401243553555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,124 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    68,124 miles
    Test number
    286867955646
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail68,124 miles (+20,947)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,124 miles
    Test number
    139814397971
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass47,177 miles (+7,848)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    47,177 miles
    Test number
    182798966134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,329 miles (+9,761)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,329 miles
    Test number
    196811365075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,568 miles (+3,204)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    29,568 miles
    Test number
    247170554063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,364 miles (+1,854)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    26,364 miles
    Test number
    146466553479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,510 miles (+2,480)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    24,510 miles
    Test number
    778775552034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,030 miles (+4,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    22,030 miles
    Test number
    207486151057
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass17,330 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    17,330 miles
    Test number
    831063399208
    • 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)

Questions about LB56 UPS

Does LB56 UPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 UPS is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 UPS?
The MOT on LB56 UPS is valid until 9 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 UPS done?
LB56 UPS was recorded at 211,974 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 11,879 miles a year.
Has LB56 UPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 UPS has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 UPS 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 UPS find?
LB56 UPS passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front seat belt strap twisted, and 4 more.

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