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Mazda 3

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

LM07 VFCMOT history

LM07 VFC is a silver petrol Mazda 3 first used on 22 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 117,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

LM07 VFC silver Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
117,352 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM07 VFC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
22 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM07 VFC was last recorded at 117,352 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 5,533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,819 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,533 miles
Average per year
5,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,352 miles
  • 2025 – 111,819 miles
  • 2024 – 106,361 miles
  • 2023 – 99,354 miles
  • 2022 – 94,068 miles
  • 2021 – 89,358 miles
  • 2020 – 85,618 miles
  • 2018 – 82,257 miles
  • 2017 – 75,611 miles
  • 2016 – 65,874 miles
  • 2015 – 59,654 miles
  • 2014 – 53,178 miles
  • 2013 – 47,158 miles
  • 2012 – 39,739 miles
  • 2011 – 32,545 miles
  • 2010 – 24,761 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,352 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside/offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,352 miles (+5,533)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    117,352 miles
    Test number
    888709958145
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside/offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass111,819 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    111,819 miles
    Test number
    139480383944
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail111,814 miles (+5,453)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,814 miles
    Test number
    304374873649
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass106,361 miles (+7,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    106,361 miles
    Test number
    882936204138
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass99,354 miles (+5,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    99,354 miles
    Test number
    813996516747
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass94,068 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    94,068 miles
    Test number
    395738784437
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail94,068 miles (+4,710)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,068 miles
    Test number
    913944829786
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass89,358 miles (+3,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    89,358 miles
    Test number
    595319389642
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass85,618 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    85,618 miles
    Test number
    155653228708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,616 miles (+3,359)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,616 miles
    Test number
    337404561489
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass82,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    82,257 miles
    Test number
    914650044887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,257 miles (+6,646)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,257 miles
    Test number
    576075358271
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  13. Pass75,611 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    75,611 miles
    Test number
    572114823182
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail75,596 miles (+9,722)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,596 miles
    Test number
    119634535094
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass65,874 miles (+6,220)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,874 miles
    Test number
    707848063609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to al metal brake pipes where plastic coating finishes

  16. Pass59,654 miles (+14)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,654 miles
    Test number
    297661465152
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail59,640 miles (+6,462)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,640 miles
    Test number
    229720165431
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass53,178 miles (+6,020)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,178 miles
    Test number
    128409544148
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges inside edge below legal limit

  19. Pass47,158 miles (+7,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    47,158 miles
    Test number
    819903143132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass39,739 miles (+7,194)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    39,739 miles
    Test number
    276168832409
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteLong travil on hand brake

  21. Pass32,545 miles (+7,784)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    32,545 miles
    Test number
    106215841143
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteLong travel on hand brake

  22. Pass24,761 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    24,761 miles
    Test number
    153857240119
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteRear tyres low tread

  23. Fail24,761 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,761 miles
    Test number
    584147740107
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteRear tyres low tread

Questions about LM07 VFC

Does LM07 VFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM07 VFC is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM07 VFC?
The MOT on LM07 VFC is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM07 VFC done?
LM07 VFC was recorded at 117,352 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 5,820 miles a year.
Has LM07 VFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM07 VFC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LM07 VFC 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 LM07 VFC find?
LM07 VFC passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective nearside/offside; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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