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Mazda 3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LC05 CEXMOT history

LC05 CEX is a silver petrol Mazda 3 first used on 31 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 59,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

LC05 CEX silver Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
59,102 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,616 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC05 CEX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC05 CEX was last recorded at 59,102 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 3,970 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
55,132 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,970 miles
Average per year
2,616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,102 miles
  • 2024 – 55,132 miles
  • 2023 – 54,001 miles
  • 2022 – 53,268 miles
  • 2021 – 51,602 miles
  • 2020 – 50,370 miles
  • 2019 – 48,211 miles
  • 2018 – 45,768 miles
  • 2017 – 43,263 miles
  • 2016 – 40,571 miles
  • 2015 – 37,258 miles
  • 2013 – 32,172 miles
  • 2012 – 27,535 miles
  • 2011 – 22,747 miles
  • 2010 – 18,540 miles
  • 2009 – 14,792 miles
  • 2008 – 11,642 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,102 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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.

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,102 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    59,102 miles
    Test number
    182888901766
    • 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))
  2. Fail59,102 miles (+3,970)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,102 miles
    Test number
    669978971783
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRoad wheel fixing missing one missing on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • 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. Pass55,132 miles (+1,131)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    55,132 miles
    Test number
    278152574593
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper Damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass54,001 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    54,001 miles
    Test number
    511823242501
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Fail54,001 miles (+733)2 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,001 miles
    Test number
    544938578931
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Pass53,268 miles (+1,666)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    53,268 miles
    Test number
    343854300417
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
  7. Pass51,602 miles (+1,232)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    51,602 miles
    Test number
    265333739302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,370 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    50,370 miles
    Test number
    970796633525
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slightly smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and old (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail50,370 miles (+2,159)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,370 miles
    Test number
    294185148578
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slightly smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and old (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass48,211 miles (+2,443)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    48,211 miles
    Test number
    377795011163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,768 miles (+2,505)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    45,768 miles
    Test number
    817880118231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,263 miles (+2,692)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    43,263 miles
    Test number
    575465253574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    40,571 miles
    Test number
    774299621382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,570 miles (+3,312)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,570 miles
    Test number
    571909995121
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  15. Pass37,258 miles (+5,086)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    37,258 miles
    Test number
    218982725127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,172 miles (+4,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    32,172 miles
    Test number
    725755383272
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  17. Pass27,535 miles (+4,788)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    27,535 miles
    Test number
    328435362105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,747 miles (+4,207)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    22,747 miles
    Test number
    285263641456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,540 miles (+3,748)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    18,540 miles
    Test number
    901575640151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,792 miles (+3,150)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    14,792 miles
    Test number
    494779839196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    11,642 miles
    Test number
    731420148178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC05 CEX

Does LC05 CEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC05 CEX is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC05 CEX?
The MOT on LC05 CEX is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC05 CEX done?
LC05 CEX was recorded at 59,102 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 2,616 miles a year.
Has LC05 CEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC05 CEX has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LC05 CEX 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 LC05 CEX find?
LC05 CEX passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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