
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
Pass86,345 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 86,345 miles
- Test number
- 228552647843
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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)
Pass67,025 miles (+1,922)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 67,025 miles
- Test number
- 619845805079
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass62,691 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 62,691 miles
- Test number
- 647998142369
- NoteSmall oil leak from sump gasket
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
Pass54,593 miles (+8,452)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 54,593 miles
- Test number
- 779393761367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,141 miles (+4,726)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 46,141 miles
- Test number
- 281673060346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,415 miles (+8,747)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2011
- Odometer
- 41,415 miles
- Test number
- 451141640134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,668 miles (+7,949)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2010
- Odometer
- 32,668 miles
- Test number
- 371681639165
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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