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Mazda 3

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,998 cc

LM10 FWUMOT history

LM10 FWU is a white diesel Mazda 3 first used on 28 Apr 2010. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 170,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

LM10 FWU white Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2026
Mileage
170,858 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 FWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
28 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM10 FWU was last recorded at 170,858 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 8,633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,225 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,633 miles
Average per year
9,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,858 miles
  • 2025 – 162,225 miles
  • 2024 – 154,476 miles
  • 2023 – 147,024 miles
  • 2022 – 140,450 miles
  • 2021 – 134,597 miles
  • 2020 – 129,707 miles
  • 2019 – 117,994 miles
  • 2018 – 107,106 miles
  • 2016 – 95,346 miles
  • 2015 – 83,456 miles
  • 2014 – 61,992 miles
  • 2013 – 53,011 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail170,858 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. contents removed and welded shut (8.2.2.1 (c))
  • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1 inch hole in exhaust mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield loose
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Advised gen corrosion in places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Advised middle exhaust box missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail170,858 miles (+8,633)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,858 miles
    Test number
    612089431222
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. contents removed and welded shut (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1 inch hole in exhaust mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass162,225 miles (+37)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    162,225 miles
    Test number
    101720087325
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail162,188 miles (+7,712)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,188 miles
    Test number
    505118030263
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass154,476 miles (+7,452)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    154,476 miles
    Test number
    429988502245
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass147,024 miles (+6,574)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    147,024 miles
    Test number
    759995712491
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass140,450 miles (+5,853)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    140,450 miles
    Test number
    574937736405
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass134,597 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    134,597 miles
    Test number
    394099191463
    • AdvisoryAdvised gen corrosion in places
    • AdvisoryAdvised middle exhaust box missing
    • AdvisoryAdvised sill cover fitted
  8. Fail134,597 miles (+4,890)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,597 miles
    Test number
    488285632563
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvised front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryAdvised gen corrosion in places
    • AdvisoryAdvised middle exhaust box missing
    • AdvisoryAdvised nsr link rod slight play
    • AdvisoryAdvised osf tyre worn inside edge
    • AdvisoryAdvised sill cover fitted
  9. Pass129,707 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    129,707 miles
    Test number
    260751273452
    • AdvisoryAdvised nsr shock missing top bump stop and cassing
  10. Fail129,707 miles (+11,713)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,707 miles
    Test number
    217315483206
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvised nsr shock missing top bump stop and cassing
  11. Pass117,994 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    117,994 miles
    Test number
    635409700459
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy and centre silencer missing
    • AdvisorySlight leak battery
  12. Fail117,994 miles (+10,888)1 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,994 miles
    Test number
    819081358894
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm slight cut (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy and centre silencer missing
    • AdvisorySlight leak battery
  13. Pass107,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    107,106 miles
    Test number
    117083855392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail107,106 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,106 miles
    Test number
    131422297429
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Fail107,106 miles (+11,760)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,106 miles
    Test number
    233033593256
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
  16. Pass95,346 miles (+11,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    95,346 miles
    Test number
    439453763598
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
  17. Pass83,456 miles (+10,798)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    83,456 miles
    Test number
    266248828718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,658 miles (+10,666)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    72,658 miles
    Test number
    978820725033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,992 miles (+8,981)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    61,992 miles
    Test number
    179323024492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,011 miles
    Test number
    286355203170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail53,011 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,011 miles
    Test number
    237245703472
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LM10 FWU

Does LM10 FWU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM10 FWU expired on 28 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM10 FWU?
The MOT on LM10 FWU expired on 28 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM10 FWU done?
LM10 FWU was recorded at 170,858 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 9,233 miles a year.
Has LM10 FWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 FWU has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM10 FWU 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 LM10 FWU find?
LM10 FWU failed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 4 major defects, 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: emissions unable to be completed; exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. contents removed and welded shut; exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values, and 6 more.

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