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Mazda 3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LM05 EWCMOT history

LM05 EWC is a silver petrol Mazda 3 first used on 18 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 102,424 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2025.

LM05 EWC silver Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2026
Mileage
102,424 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 EWC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 EWC was last recorded at 102,424 miles on 15 Jan 2025, 9,802 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,622 miles · 12 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
9,802 miles
Average per year
4,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,424 miles
  • 2024 – 92,622 miles
  • 2023 – 89,988 miles
  • 2022 – 86,345 miles
  • 2021 – 82,768 miles
  • 2020 – 79,066 miles
  • 2019 – 75,537 miles
  • 2018 – 73,116 miles
  • 2017 – 71,153 miles
  • 2016 – 69,107 miles
  • 2015 – 67,025 miles
  • 2013 – 65,103 miles
  • 2012 – 62,691 miles
  • 2011 – 54,593 miles
  • 2010 – 46,141 miles
  • 2009 – 32,668 miles
  • 2008 – 24,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,424 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,424 miles (+9,802)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    102,424 miles
    Test number
    591880719820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass92,622 miles (+2,634)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    92,622 miles
    Test number
    751934720770
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass89,988 miles (+3,643)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    89,988 miles
    Test number
    654246886443
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass86,345 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    86,345 miles
    Test number
    228552647843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail86,343 miles (+3,575)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,343 miles
    Test number
    269989033032
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass82,768 miles (+3,702)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    82,768 miles
    Test number
    608470976647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass79,066 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,066 miles
    Test number
    443721294480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail79,066 miles (+3,529)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,066 miles
    Test number
    344254838007
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass75,537 miles (+2,421)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    75,537 miles
    Test number
    687332894747
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s also slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass73,116 miles (+1,963)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    73,116 miles
    Test number
    363278014310
    • AdvisoryExhaust hangers are corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills are slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are perished and cracking
  11. Pass71,153 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    71,153 miles
    Test number
    913605607915
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are perished and cracking
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Fail71,153 miles (+2,046)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,153 miles
    Test number
    806048009021
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are perished and cracking
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass69,107 miles (+2,082)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    69,107 miles
    Test number
    918547470111
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Consol bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Console bush (2.5.B.2b)
  14. Pass67,025 miles (+1,922)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,025 miles
    Test number
    619845805079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,103 miles (+2,412)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    65,103 miles
    Test number
    239574453309
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear tyres are cracked/perished
    • NoteRear tyres are wearing on inner edge
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass62,691 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    62,691 miles
    Test number
    647998142369
    • NoteSmall oil leak from sump gasket
  17. Fail62,691 miles (+8,098)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,691 miles
    Test number
    959008442353
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteSmall oil leak from sump gasket
  18. Pass54,593 miles (+8,452)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    54,593 miles
    Test number
    779393761367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,141 miles (+4,726)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    46,141 miles
    Test number
    281673060346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,415 miles (+8,747)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,415 miles
    Test number
    451141640134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,668 miles (+7,949)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    32,668 miles
    Test number
    371681639165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    24,719 miles
    Test number
    422494648133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 EWC

Does LM05 EWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM05 EWC expired on 17 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM05 EWC?
The MOT on LM05 EWC expired on 17 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM05 EWC done?
LM05 EWC was recorded at 102,424 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2025, an average of 4,667 miles a year.
Has LM05 EWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 EWC has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LM05 EWC 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 LM05 EWC find?
LM05 EWC passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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