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Mazda 3

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LE57 FCDMOT history

LE57 FCD is a black petrol Mazda 3 first used on 21 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 128,612 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

LE57 FCD black Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
128,612 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 FCD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 FCD was last recorded at 128,612 miles on 5 May 2026, 2,624 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
125,988 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,624 miles
Average per year
7,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,612 miles
  • 2025 – 125,988 miles
  • 2024 – 120,092 miles
  • 2023 – 116,212 miles
  • 2022 – 106,508 miles
  • 2021 – 102,714 miles
  • 2020 – 93,024 miles
  • 2019 – 79,298 miles
  • 2018 – 74,338 miles
  • 2017 – 63,267 miles
  • 2016 – 42,234 miles
  • 2015 – 36,288 miles
  • 2014 – 32,298 miles
  • 2013 – 31,247 miles
  • 2012 – 27,492 miles
  • 2011 – 21,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,612 miles

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.

  • Front rear suspension mountings area, springs, arms, frame and other components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,612 miles (+2,624)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    128,612 miles
    Test number
    352159721070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,988 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    125,988 miles
    Test number
    793360553791
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront rear suspension mountings area, springs, arms, frame and other components corroded

  3. Fail125,988 miles (+5,896)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,988 miles
    Test number
    219788348028
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront rear suspension mountings area, springs, arms, frame and other components corroded

  4. Pass120,092 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    120,092 miles
    Test number
    217717403642
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront rear suspension mountings area, springs, arms, frame and other components corroded

  5. Fail120,091 miles (+3,879)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,091 miles
    Test number
    223360485184
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront rear suspension mountings area, springs, arms, frame and other components corroded

  6. Pass116,212 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    116,212 miles
    Test number
    319389977853
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront rear suspension mountings area, springs, frame and other components corroded

  7. Fail116,212 miles (+9,704)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,212 miles
    Test number
    619674171208
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront rear suspension mountings area, springs, frame and other components corroded

  8. Pass106,508 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    106,508 miles
    Test number
    399871810464
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail106,508 miles (+3,794)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,508 miles
    Test number
    208423816820
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass102,714 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    102,714 miles
    Test number
    973628038868
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail102,714 miles (+9,690)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,714 miles
    Test number
    117118380949
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass93,024 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    93,024 miles
    Test number
    585519140512
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail93,023 miles (+13,725)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,023 miles
    Test number
    366538479083
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass79,298 miles (+4,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,298 miles
    Test number
    800740728716
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  15. Pass74,338 miles (+11,071)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    74,338 miles
    Test number
    362697552618
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Inner Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mobile phone holder removed from inner windscreen.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front disc brakes are pitted and have a lip indicating wear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside & offside front lower arm main rear bushes are perished and showing signs of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged Damage to the outer mirror cover.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides rear disc brakes have a lip indicating wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear brake pads are low / worn thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass63,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    63,267 miles
    Test number
    681687604204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,266 miles (+21,032)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,266 miles
    Test number
    141513517819
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass42,234 miles (+5,946)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    42,234 miles
    Test number
    585040352820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    36,288 miles
    Test number
    258738845174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail36,288 miles (+3,990)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,288 miles
    Test number
    888538145156
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass32,298 miles (+1,051)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    32,298 miles
    Test number
    689778924187
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass31,247 miles (+3,755)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    31,247 miles
    Test number
    628328723135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,492 miles (+5,518)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    27,492 miles
    Test number
    146752832105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,974 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    21,974 miles
    Test number
    168526941491
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LE57 FCD

Does LE57 FCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 FCD is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE57 FCD?
The MOT on LE57 FCD is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE57 FCD done?
LE57 FCD was recorded at 128,612 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 7,008 miles a year.
Has LE57 FCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 FCD has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LE57 FCD 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 LE57 FCD find?
LE57 FCD passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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