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Mazda 3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LC55 SCZMOT history

LC55 SCZ is a silver petrol Mazda 3 first used on 15 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 65,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

LC55 SCZ silver Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
65,208 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 SCZ
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
15 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 SCZ was last recorded at 65,208 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 455 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,753 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
455 miles
Average per year
2,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,208 miles
  • 2025 – 64,753 miles
  • 2024 – 64,058 miles
  • 2023 – 63,521 miles
  • 2022 – 62,585 miles
  • 2021 – 61,785 miles
  • 2020 – 60,724 miles
  • 2019 – 59,045 miles
  • 2018 – 56,562 miles
  • 2017 – 54,134 miles
  • 2016 – 50,403 miles
  • 2015 – 47,285 miles
  • 2014 – 42,388 miles
  • 2013 – 36,945 miles
  • 2012 – 32,748 miles
  • 2011 – 26,552 miles
  • 2009 – 25,584 miles
  • 2008 – 21,297 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,208 miles
  • AdvisoryRusty suspension components + rusty subframes rusty underside of vehicle.

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • General underbody rusting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,208 miles (+455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    65,208 miles
    Test number
    306569032842
    • AdvisoryRusty suspension components + rusty subframes rusty underside of vehicle.

  2. Pass64,753 miles (+695)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    64,753 miles
    Test number
    843698618416
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRusty suspension components + rusty subframes
    • AdvisoryRusty underside of vehicle.

  3. Pass64,058 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    64,058 miles
    Test number
    901642902067
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail64,058 miles (+537)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,058 miles
    Test number
    587583928135
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective dull lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass63,521 miles (+936)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    63,521 miles
    Test number
    884500779471
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides going dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass62,585 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    62,585 miles
    Test number
    532319365104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail62,583 miles (+798)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,583 miles
    Test number
    163625874475
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides brake faces rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass61,785 miles (+1,061)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    61,785 miles
    Test number
    223358292868
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass60,724 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    60,724 miles
    Test number
    782985776528
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lens going dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail60,723 miles (+1,678)1 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,723 miles
    Test number
    695548902956
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lens going dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass59,045 miles (+2,483)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,045 miles
    Test number
    114583804369
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface rust underside vehicle ans suspension components

  12. Pass56,562 miles (+2,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,562 miles
    Test number
    553217196276
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusty (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass54,134 miles (+3,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,134 miles
    Test number
    333836162908
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake only just passed brake efficiency test at 16%
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody rusting

  14. Pass50,403 miles (+3,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    50,403 miles
    Test number
    534935060104
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody rusting

  15. Pass47,285 miles (+4,897)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    47,285 miles
    Test number
    146063845038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass42,388 miles (+5,443)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    42,388 miles
    Test number
    187559754050
    • NoteRear tyres slightly perished

  17. Pass36,945 miles (+4,197)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    36,945 miles
    Test number
    688040843094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,748 miles (+6,196)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    32,748 miles
    Test number
    958935542002
    • NoteFront tyre sidewalls slightly perished/cracking

  19. Pass26,552 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    26,552 miles
    Test number
    226249031085
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Fail26,552 miles (+968)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,552 miles
    Test number
    827349631058
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass25,584 miles (+4,287)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    25,584 miles
    Test number
    591608129377
    • NoteAccident damage to nearside doors
    • NoteAccident damage to offside doors
    • NoteFront bumper damaged
    • NoteRear bumper damaged

  22. Fail21,297 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,297 miles
    Test number
    853487398287
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass21,297 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    21,297 miles
    Test number
    924297998261
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LC55 SCZ

Does LC55 SCZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 SCZ is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC55 SCZ?
The MOT on LC55 SCZ is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC55 SCZ done?
LC55 SCZ was recorded at 65,208 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 2,461 miles a year.
Has LC55 SCZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 SCZ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LC55 SCZ 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 SCZ find?
LC55 SCZ passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rusty suspension components + rusty subframes rusty underside of vehicle..

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