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Mazda 3

Green · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LC55 DXTMOT history

LC55 DXT is a green petrol Mazda 3 first used on 1 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 175,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

LC55 DXT green Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
175,241 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 DXT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 DXT was last recorded at 175,241 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 9,904 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,337 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,904 miles
Average per year
8,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 175,241 miles
  • 2024 – 165,337 miles
  • 2023 – 158,690 miles
  • 2022 – 145,431 miles
  • 2021 – 138,329 miles
  • 2020 – 131,116 miles
  • 2019 – 123,881 miles
  • 2018 – 110,256 miles
  • 2017 – 97,632 miles
  • 2016 – 88,607 miles
  • 2015 – 79,408 miles
  • 2014 – 72,762 miles
  • 2013 – 64,544 miles
  • 2012 – 56,755 miles
  • 2011 – 49,413 miles
  • 2010 – 41,808 miles
  • 2009 – 34,551 miles
  • 2008 – 22,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,241 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front both front tyres low on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,241 miles (+9,904)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    175,241 miles
    Test number
    902533080903
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass165,337 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    165,337 miles
    Test number
    847195091899
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Fail165,335 miles (+6,645)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,335 miles
    Test number
    460983352354
    • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass158,690 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    158,690 miles
    Test number
    817690220708
    • AdvisoryAdvise new suspension arms fitted to o/s n/s front
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s n/s outer sills been welded
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s n/s rear inner sills and chassis corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear subframe and suspension arms corroded but not excessive

  5. Fail158,669 miles (+13,238)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,669 miles
    Test number
    475722179594
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed and corroded within 30cm of seatbelt anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed and corroded within 30cm of seatbelt anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass145,431 miles (+7,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    145,431 miles
    Test number
    703572103745
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer cill corroded

  7. Pass138,329 miles (+7,213)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    138,329 miles
    Test number
    607401147228
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass131,116 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    131,116 miles
    Test number
    180753851567
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres low on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail131,116 miles (+7,235)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,116 miles
    Test number
    865344170930
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres low on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass123,881 miles (+13,625)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    123,881 miles
    Test number
    470055264850
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass110,256 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    110,256 miles
    Test number
    711048104163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tailing arm rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail110,256 miles (+12,624)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,256 miles
    Test number
    935929473263
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tailing arm rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass97,632 miles (+9,025)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    97,632 miles
    Test number
    416303887264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass88,607 miles (+430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    88,607 miles
    Test number
    776903560494
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail88,177 miles (+8,769)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,177 miles
    Test number
    487909357011
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass79,408 miles (+6,646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    79,408 miles
    Test number
    218764817941
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wearing on inner edge

  17. Fail72,762 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,762 miles
    Test number
    245737214353
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

  18. Pass72,762 miles (+8,218)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    72,762 miles
    Test number
    715007414326
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

  19. Pass64,544 miles (+7,789)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    64,544 miles
    Test number
    649794323391
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine sump rusty

  20. Pass56,755 miles (+7,342)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    56,755 miles
    Test number
    728507822355
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass49,413 miles (+7,605)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    49,413 miles
    Test number
    478966821434
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail41,808 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,808 miles
    Test number
    482644730424
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  23. Pass41,808 miles (+7,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    41,808 miles
    Test number
    963634930399
    • 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)

  24. Pass34,551 miles (+12,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    34,551 miles
    Test number
    881773619396
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass22,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    22,460 miles
    Test number
    192266218384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 DXT

Does LC55 DXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 DXT is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC55 DXT?
The MOT on LC55 DXT is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC55 DXT done?
LC55 DXT was recorded at 175,241 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 8,951 miles a year.
Has LC55 DXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 DXT has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LC55 DXT 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 LC55 DXT find?
LC55 DXT passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security.

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