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Mazda 3

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LE09 CAEMOT history

LE09 CAE is a red petrol Mazda 3 first used on 6 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 120,613 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

LE09 CAE red Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
120,613 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE09 CAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
6 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE09 CAE was last recorded at 120,613 miles on 21 May 2026, 7,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,315 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,298 miles
Average per year
6,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,613 miles
  • 2025 – 113,315 miles
  • 2024 – 108,472 miles
  • 2023 – 101,945 miles
  • 2022 – 96,534 miles
  • 2021 – 92,003 miles
  • 2020 – 87,696 miles
  • 2019 – 79,858 miles
  • 2018 – 70,465 miles
  • 2017 – 59,417 miles
  • 2016 – 47,267 miles
  • 2015 – 36,528 miles
  • 2014 – 29,987 miles
  • 2013 – 26,709 miles
  • 2012 – 25,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,613 miles
  • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,613 miles (+7,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    120,613 miles
    Test number
    124033985762
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
  2. Pass113,315 miles (+4,843)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    113,315 miles
    Test number
    800579275555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate light assembly insecure
  3. Pass108,472 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    108,472 miles
    Test number
    406260718741
    • 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))
  4. Fail108,472 miles (+6,527)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,472 miles
    Test number
    748689561730
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • 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))
  5. Pass101,945 miles (+5,411)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    101,945 miles
    Test number
    290826384659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,534 miles (+4,531)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,534 miles
    Test number
    397068913981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    92,003 miles
    Test number
    360472909666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail92,003 miles (+4,307)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,003 miles
    Test number
    511642860870
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass87,696 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,696 miles
    Test number
    451991520974
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail87,696 miles (+7,838)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,696 miles
    Test number
    415530578639
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass79,858 miles (+9,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,858 miles
    Test number
    100200966552
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass70,465 miles (+11,048)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    70,465 miles
    Test number
    982551225672
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre showing signs of cracking between treads
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass59,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,417 miles
    Test number
    452803204514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,417 miles (+12,150)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,417 miles
    Test number
    822096776667
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  15. Pass47,267 miles (+10,739)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    47,267 miles
    Test number
    643817789672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass36,528 miles (+6,541)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,528 miles
    Test number
    736782065028
    • NoteUneven wear to rear nearside tyre
  17. Pass29,987 miles (+3,278)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    29,987 miles
    Test number
    216375754053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,709 miles (+1,613)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,709 miles
    Test number
    139106553085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    25,096 miles
    Test number
    658448752009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE09 CAE

Does LE09 CAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE09 CAE is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE09 CAE?
The MOT on LE09 CAE is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE09 CAE done?
LE09 CAE was recorded at 120,613 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 6,713 miles a year.
Has LE09 CAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE09 CAE has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LE09 CAE 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 LE09 CAE find?
LE09 CAE passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 1 advisory: steering column universal joint has slight wear or play.

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