
Mazda 3
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,183 cc
LC61 VGZMOT history
LC61 VGZ is a grey diesel Mazda 3 first used on 26 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 180,113 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 180,113 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 13,426 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC61 VGZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- 3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,183 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 26 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC61 VGZ was last recorded at 180,113 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 18,734 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 161,379 miles · 16 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 18,734 miles
- Average per year
- 13,426 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 180,113 miles
- 2025 – 161,379 miles
- 2024 – 141,935 miles
- 2023 – 122,464 miles
- 2022 – 105,341 miles
- 2021 – 88,551 miles
- 2020 – 71,027 miles
- 2019 – 59,829 miles
- 2018 – 45,051 miles
- 2017 – 37,897 miles
- 2016 – 32,257 miles
- 2015 – 26,131 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nocking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing edges and tread low3mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
18 tests since 17 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,113 miles (+18,734)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 180,113 miles
- Test number
- 400808363587
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass161,379 miles (+70)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 161,379 miles
- Test number
- 777447378008
- AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing edges and tread low3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
Fail161,309 miles (+19,374)2 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,309 miles
- Test number
- 814756612075
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users black smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing edges and tread low3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
Pass141,935 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 141,935 miles
- Test number
- 966261714204
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and slight knock (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and slight knock (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
Fail141,935 miles (+19,471)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,935 miles
- Test number
- 297582219847
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and slight knock (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and slight knock (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
Pass122,464 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 122,464 miles
- Test number
- 845842516276
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine under tray loose.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail122,464 miles (+17,123)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,464 miles
- Test number
- 151889955591
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine under tray loose.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass105,341 miles (+16,790)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 105,341 miles
- Test number
- 576229206128
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass88,551 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 88,551 miles
- Test number
- 705647110928
- AdvisoryRear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail88,551 miles (+17,524)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,551 miles
- Test number
- 710895329660
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass71,027 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 71,027 miles
- Test number
- 348383701757
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryWindscreen cracked.
Fail71,027 miles (+11,198)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,027 miles
- Test number
- 426991740491
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryWindscreen cracked.
Pass59,829 miles (+14,778)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 59,829 miles
- Test number
- 519918816194
- AdvisoryNearside Front Damaged to outer sill.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass45,051 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 45,051 miles
- Test number
- 319107287190
- AdvisoryThe engine has upper & lower covers fitted
Fail45,051 miles (+7,154)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,051 miles
- Test number
- 945826352275
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge, 205/50 17 Vitora Sportlife (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryThe engine has upper & lower covers fitted
Pass37,897 miles (+5,640)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 37,897 miles
- Test number
- 913432668835
- AdvisoryFront tyres starting to wear on inner edges
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryEngine and underbody covers fitted
Pass32,257 miles (+6,126)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 32,257 miles
- Test number
- 473829264650
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,131 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 26,131 miles
- Test number
- 389577915024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC61 VGZ
- Does LC61 VGZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VGZ is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC61 VGZ?
- The MOT on LC61 VGZ is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC61 VGZ done?
- LC61 VGZ was recorded at 180,113 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 13,426 miles a year.
- Has LC61 VGZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC61 VGZ has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LC61 VGZ 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 LC61 VGZ find?
- LC61 VGZ passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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