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Mazda 3

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 2,183 cc

LM10 OAPMOT history

LM10 OAP is a blue diesel Mazda 3 first used on 29 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 148,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

LM10 OAP blue Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
148,668 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 OAP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,183 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 OAP was last recorded at 148,668 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 7,073 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,595 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,073 miles
Average per year
6,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,668 miles
  • 2025 – 141,595 miles
  • 2024 – 135,154 miles
  • 2023 – 131,680 miles
  • 2022 – 127,817 miles
  • 2021 – 124,859 miles
  • 2020 – 122,416 miles
  • 2019 – 119,016 miles
  • 2018 – 109,032 miles
  • 2017 – 98,913 miles
  • 2016 – 92,823 miles
  • 2015 – 83,842 miles
  • 2014 – 76,400 miles
  • 2013 – 64,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,668 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,668 miles (+7,073)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    148,668 miles
    Test number
    754382227420
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Pass141,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    141,595 miles
    Test number
    865359515179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail141,595 miles (+6,441)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,595 miles
    Test number
    767165245753
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass135,154 miles (+3,474)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    135,154 miles
    Test number
    236003760634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass131,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    131,680 miles
    Test number
    729474384327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail131,680 miles (+3,863)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,680 miles
    Test number
    268667416150
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass127,817 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    127,817 miles
    Test number
    381113010543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail127,815 miles (+2,956)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,815 miles
    Test number
    655083976171
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  9. Pass124,859 miles (+2,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    124,859 miles
    Test number
    435824522607
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass122,416 miles (+3,400)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,416 miles
    Test number
    172503767938
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass119,016 miles (+9,984)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    119,016 miles
    Test number
    856978199417
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass109,032 miles (+10,119)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    109,032 miles
    Test number
    549980359141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,913 miles (+6,090)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    98,913 miles
    Test number
    305218837638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,823 miles (+8,981)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    92,823 miles
    Test number
    762983267675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass83,842 miles (+7,442)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    83,842 miles
    Test number
    367470295030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,400 miles (+11,922)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    76,400 miles
    Test number
    488324794001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,478 miles
    Test number
    316098493032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM10 OAP

Does LM10 OAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 OAP is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 OAP?
The MOT on LM10 OAP is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 OAP done?
LM10 OAP was recorded at 148,668 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 6,525 miles a year.
Has LM10 OAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 OAP has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LM10 OAP 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 OAP find?
LM10 OAP passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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