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Mazda 3

Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LC61 VHAMOT history

LC61 VHA is a red petrol Mazda 3 first used on 9 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 113,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

LC61 VHA red Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
113,994 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VHA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
9 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VHA was last recorded at 113,994 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 11,418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,576 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,418 miles
Average per year
8,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,994 miles
  • 2025 – 102,576 miles
  • 2024 – 94,734 miles
  • 2023 – 89,532 miles
  • 2022 – 84,244 miles
  • 2021 – 78,186 miles
  • 2020 – 70,766 miles
  • 2019 – 57,981 miles
  • 2018 – 47,199 miles
  • 2017 – 38,170 miles
  • 2016 – 29,870 miles
  • 2015 – 24,797 miles
  • 2014 – 16,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,994 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive from sump

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,994 miles (+11,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    113,994 miles
    Test number
    340173312415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass102,576 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    102,576 miles
    Test number
    817450232781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail102,376 miles (+7,642)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,376 miles
    Test number
    487028466559
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel bearing to be tested on retest

  4. Pass94,734 miles (+5,202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    94,734 miles
    Test number
    984898757311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass89,532 miles (+5,288)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    89,532 miles
    Test number
    534221101357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,244 miles (+6,058)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    84,244 miles
    Test number
    251051024929
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass78,186 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    78,186 miles
    Test number
    711635310557
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail78,186 miles (+7,420)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,186 miles
    Test number
    438280842832
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass70,766 miles (+12,785)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,766 miles
    Test number
    756481697760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,981 miles (+10,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    57,981 miles
    Test number
    910389885300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass47,199 miles (+9,029)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    47,199 miles
    Test number
    372423561410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,170 miles (+8,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    38,170 miles
    Test number
    789737070620
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass29,870 miles (+5,073)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,870 miles
    Test number
    437547088198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail24,797 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,797 miles
    Test number
    127076565458
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass24,797 miles (+8,419)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,797 miles
    Test number
    398886865098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    16,378 miles
    Test number
    715513574011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 VHA

Does LC61 VHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VHA is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VHA?
The MOT on LC61 VHA is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 VHA done?
LC61 VHA was recorded at 113,994 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 8,242 miles a year.
Has LC61 VHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VHA has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 VHA 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 VHA find?
LC61 VHA passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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