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Mazda 3

Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,598 cc

LB59 VSUMOT history

LB59 VSU is a blue petrol Mazda 3 first used on 21 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 96,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
96,227 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 VSU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
21 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 VSU was last recorded at 96,227 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 6,964 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,263 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,964 miles
Average per year
6,777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,227 miles
  • 2024 – 89,263 miles
  • 2023 – 82,075 miles
  • 2022 – 73,849 miles
  • 2021 – 66,194 miles
  • 2020 – 63,228 miles
  • 2019 – 58,357 miles
  • 2018 – 48,922 miles
  • 2017 – 41,165 miles
  • 2016 – 31,906 miles
  • 2015 – 23,131 miles
  • 2014 – 15,831 miles
  • 2013 – 9,536 miles
  • 2012 – 9,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,227 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,227 miles (+6,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    96,227 miles
    Test number
    752944825873
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass89,263 miles (+7,188)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    89,263 miles
    Test number
    999697004702
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass82,075 miles (+8,226)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    82,075 miles
    Test number
    602745787839
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass73,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,849 miles
    Test number
    653525102915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail73,846 miles (+7,652)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,846 miles
    Test number
    836362738992
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass66,194 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    66,194 miles
    Test number
    910436281934
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail66,193 miles (+2,965)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,193 miles
    Test number
    602902869352
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass63,228 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    63,228 miles
    Test number
    576140846151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail63,228 miles (+4,871)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,228 miles
    Test number
    492807239420
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass58,357 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,357 miles
    Test number
    213865778072
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre's slightly perished

  11. Fail58,357 miles (+9,435)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,357 miles
    Test number
    594341368289
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55 R16 v (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside perished across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Pass48,922 miles (+7,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    48,922 miles
    Test number
    342692472593
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre's perished across tread

  13. Pass41,165 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    41,165 miles
    Test number
    434418191850
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail41,164 miles (+9,258)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,164 miles
    Test number
    774788730748
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55r16v (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass31,906 miles (+2,167)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    31,906 miles
    Test number
    942073951716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,739 miles (+6,608)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    29,739 miles
    Test number
    455783278124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,131 miles (+7,300)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    23,131 miles
    Test number
    215869315499
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking between treads
    • NoteO/s/rear seat belt not checked child seat fitted

  18. Pass15,831 miles (+6,295)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    15,831 miles
    Test number
    625399814139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,536 miles (+465)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    9,536 miles
    Test number
    307306903140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    9,071 miles
    Test number
    658997042394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail9,071 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,071 miles
    Test number
    788837142305
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LB59 VSU

Does LB59 VSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 VSU is valid until 23 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB59 VSU?
The MOT on LB59 VSU is valid until 23 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 VSU done?
LB59 VSU was recorded at 96,227 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 6,777 miles a year.
Has LB59 VSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 VSU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LB59 VSU 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 LB59 VSU find?
LB59 VSU passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front.

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