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Mazda 3

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,999 cc

LM10 OPJMOT history

LM10 OPJ is a black petrol Mazda 3 first used on 6 May 2010. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 109,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2025.

LM10 OPJ black Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Sept 2026
Mileage
109,345 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 OPJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
6 May 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 OPJ was last recorded at 109,345 miles on 18 Sept 2025, 4,065 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Aug 2017: 71,850 miles, lower than 679,781 miles on 31 Aug 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
105,280 miles · 21 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
4,065 miles
Average per year
5,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,345 miles
  • 2024 – 105,280 miles
  • 2023 – 99,646 miles
  • 2022 – 91,706 miles
  • 2021 – 89,196 miles
  • 2020 – 86,181 miles
  • 2019 – 82,425 miles
  • 2018 – 78,262 miles
  • 2017 – 71,850 miles
  • 2016 – 679,781 miles
  • 2015 – 61,781 miles
  • 2014 – 52,763 miles
  • 2013 – 44,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,345 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlight slightly defective
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center around back box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn inner and outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine mount bushes worn slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,345 miles (+4,065)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    109,345 miles
    Test number
    462573874976
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlight slightly defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass105,280 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    105,280 miles
    Test number
    816600736461
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center around back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine mount bushes worn slightly (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  3. Fail105,273 miles (+5,627)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,273 miles
    Test number
    173238177593
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center around back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine mount bushes worn slightly (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  4. Pass99,646 miles (+7,940)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    99,646 miles
    Test number
    105333412895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass91,706 miles (+2,510)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    91,706 miles
    Test number
    900715309253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,196 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,196 miles
    Test number
    790175959259
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail89,196 miles (+3,015)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,196 miles
    Test number
    820672778407
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,181 miles (+3,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,181 miles
    Test number
    106028590197
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass82,425 miles (+4,163)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    82,425 miles
    Test number
    483716864377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure

  10. Pass78,262 miles (+6,412)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    78,262 miles
    Test number
    958358283241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,850 miles (-607,931)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    71,850 miles
    Test number
    344532353462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass679,781 miles (+618,000)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    679,781 miles
    Test number
    745624517421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,781 miles (+9,018)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    61,781 miles
    Test number
    781559893786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,763 miles (+7,962)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    52,763 miles
    Test number
    285131384423
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades split
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  15. Pass44,801 miles (+1,745)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    44,801 miles
    Test number
    226767653152
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass43,056 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    43,056 miles
    Test number
    577939003191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM10 OPJ

Does LM10 OPJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM10 OPJ expired on 27 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM10 OPJ?
The MOT on LM10 OPJ expired on 27 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM10 OPJ done?
LM10 OPJ was recorded at 109,345 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2025, an average of 5,339 miles a year.
Has LM10 OPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 OPJ has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LM10 OPJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Aug 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM10 OPJ find?
LM10 OPJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2025 with 6 advisories: brake pedal anti-slip provision worn; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; gearbox mounting defective, and 3 more.

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