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Mazda 3

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,496 cc

LL16 DYFMOT history

LL16 DYF is a black diesel Mazda 3 first used on 28 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 127,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

LL16 DYF black Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
127,540 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL16 DYF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
28 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL16 DYF was last recorded at 127,540 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,518 miles · 16 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
8,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,540 miles
  • 2025 – 117,799 miles
  • 2024 – 110,839 miles
  • 2023 – 102,979 miles
  • 2022 – 91,750 miles
  • 2021 – 82,380 miles
  • 2020 – 73,495 miles
  • 2019 – 65,171 miles
  • 2018 – 57,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,540 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Only slight reserve travel on handbrake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 5 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,540 miles (+22)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    127,540 miles
    Test number
    827859777932
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail127,518 miles (+9,719)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,518 miles
    Test number
    972969334664
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement getting close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Pass117,799 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    117,799 miles
    Test number
    176256444492
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail117,798 miles (+6,959)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,798 miles
    Test number
    467666535895
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOnly slight reserve travel on handbrake
  5. Pass110,839 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    110,839 miles
    Test number
    796694206737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail110,834 miles (+7,855)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,834 miles
    Test number
    600868921396
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOnly slight reserve travel on handbrake
  7. Pass102,979 miles (+11,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    102,979 miles
    Test number
    720916130612
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass91,750 miles (+9,370)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,750 miles
    Test number
    821364335322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,380 miles (+8,885)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    82,380 miles
    Test number
    747263769689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,495 miles (+8,324)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,495 miles
    Test number
    261707403554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,171 miles (+7,807)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    65,171 miles
    Test number
    907001662227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    57,364 miles
    Test number
    838212515504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL16 DYF

Does LL16 DYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL16 DYF is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL16 DYF?
The MOT on LL16 DYF is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL16 DYF done?
LL16 DYF was recorded at 127,540 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 8,906 miles a year.
Has LL16 DYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL16 DYF has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LL16 DYF 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 LL16 DYF find?
LL16 DYF passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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