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Mazda 3

Red · Petrol · 2016 · 1,998 cc

LE16 DFDMOT history

LE16 DFD is a red petrol Mazda 3 first used on 15 Aug 2016. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 16 MOT tests, with 112,149 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

LE16 DFD red Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
112,149 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
8 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,112 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE16 DFD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
15 Aug 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE16 DFD was last recorded at 112,149 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 13,638 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,511 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
13,638 miles
Average per year
12,112 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,149 miles
  • 2025 – 98,511 miles
  • 2024 – 81,109 miles
  • 2023 – 68,654 miles
  • 2022 – 53,027 miles
  • 2021 – 42,859 miles
  • 2020 – 38,280 miles
  • 2019 – 27,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,149 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Service brake excessively fluctuating

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    112,149 miles
    Test number
    601155867267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail112,149 miles (+13,638)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,149 miles
    Test number
    846612260094
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  3. Pass98,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    98,511 miles
    Test number
    797408665503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail98,511 miles (+17,402)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,511 miles
    Test number
    747416124912
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass81,109 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    81,109 miles
    Test number
    293446078676
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp trim missing
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade defective

  6. Fail81,109 miles (+224)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,109 miles
    Test number
    839383680400
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Missing (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp trim missing
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade defective

  7. Fail80,885 miles (+12,231)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,885 miles
    Test number
    439224300393
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass68,654 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,654 miles
    Test number
    478960292241
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail68,654 miles (+15,627)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,654 miles
    Test number
    418294384188
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass53,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    53,027 miles
    Test number
    861906714020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail53,027 miles (+10,168)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,027 miles
    Test number
    610648379769
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass42,859 miles (+4,579)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    42,859 miles
    Test number
    682150210784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    38,280 miles
    Test number
    327663870804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,280 miles (+11,152)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,280 miles
    Test number
    816925254019
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  15. Pass27,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    27,128 miles
    Test number
    533122567132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail27,128 miles4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,128 miles
    Test number
    209584082637
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Questions about LE16 DFD

Does LE16 DFD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE16 DFD is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE16 DFD?
The MOT on LE16 DFD is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE16 DFD done?
LE16 DFD was recorded at 112,149 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 12,112 miles a year.
Has LE16 DFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE16 DFD has failed 8 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LE16 DFD 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 LE16 DFD find?
LE16 DFD passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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