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Mazda 3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LC05 CVXMOT history

LC05 CVX is a grey petrol Mazda 3 first used on 24 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 159,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2024.

LC05 CVX grey Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2025
Mileage
159,838 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC05 CVX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC05 CVX was last recorded at 159,838 miles on 13 Aug 2024, 6,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,732 miles · 5 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
6,106 miles
Average per year
8,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 159,838 miles
  • 2023 – 153,732 miles
  • 2022 – 146,460 miles
  • 2021 – 139,105 miles
  • 2020 – 133,133 miles
  • 2018 – 123,788 miles
  • 2017 – 114,485 miles
  • 2016 – 104,849 miles
  • 2015 – 96,560 miles
  • 2014 – 90,076 miles
  • 2013 – 79,328 miles
  • 2012 – 68,383 miles
  • 2011 – 57,162 miles
  • 2010 – 46,992 miles
  • 2009 – 37,133 miles
  • 2008 – 29,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,838 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,838 miles (+6,106)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    159,838 miles
    Test number
    602050399929
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass153,732 miles (+7,272)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    153,732 miles
    Test number
    431686205304
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass146,460 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    146,460 miles
    Test number
    843886084821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail146,443 miles (+7,338)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,443 miles
    Test number
    714016217032
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass139,105 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    139,105 miles
    Test number
    444812680746
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail139,082 miles (+5,949)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,082 miles
    Test number
    280698213588
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass133,133 miles (+9,345)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    133,133 miles
    Test number
    930035764522
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass123,788 miles (+9,303)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    123,788 miles
    Test number
    615590048488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,485 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    114,485 miles
    Test number
    770819285762
    • AdvisoryFuel tank breather pipe rusty, filler neck to tank.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Fail114,485 miles (+9,636)4 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,485 miles
    Test number
    527308561542
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank breather pipe rusty, filler neck to tank.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Pass104,849 miles (+8,289)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    104,849 miles
    Test number
    799906334963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,560 miles (+6,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    96,560 miles
    Test number
    995849490043
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass90,076 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    90,076 miles
    Test number
    426181534437
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail90,076 miles (+10,748)5 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,076 miles
    Test number
    786191334312
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass79,328 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    79,328 miles
    Test number
    986719113353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail79,328 miles (+10,945)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,328 miles
    Test number
    195309813331
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass68,383 miles (+11,221)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    68,383 miles
    Test number
    737931532305
    • 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)

  18. Pass57,162 miles (+10,170)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    57,162 miles
    Test number
    599039191266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,992 miles (+9,859)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    46,992 miles
    Test number
    611526400302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,133 miles (+7,658)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,133 miles
    Test number
    443176909436
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass29,475 miles (+2,000)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    29,475 miles
    Test number
    361655508322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    27,475 miles
    Test number
    713898458162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC05 CVX

Does LC05 CVX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC05 CVX expired on 4 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC05 CVX?
The MOT on LC05 CVX expired on 4 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC05 CVX done?
LC05 CVX was recorded at 159,838 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2024, an average of 8,178 miles a year.
Has LC05 CVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC05 CVX has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LC05 CVX 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 CVX find?
LC05 CVX passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2024 with 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, and 1 more.

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