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Mazda 3

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,998 cc

LM16 KJUMOT history

LM16 KJU is a black petrol Mazda 3 first used on 13 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 71,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

LM16 KJU black Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
71,028 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 KJU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
13 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 KJU was last recorded at 71,028 miles on 7 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,028 miles · 5 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,028 miles
  • 2025 – 69,075 miles
  • 2024 – 66,689 miles
  • 2023 – 54,770 miles
  • 2022 – 47,443 miles
  • 2021 – 38,607 miles
  • 2020 – 33,973 miles
  • 2019 – 28,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,028 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60/16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60/16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 11 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,028 miles1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    71,028 miles
    Test number
    619112127770
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Fail71,028 miles (+1,953)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,028 miles
    Test number
    281682642557
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass69,075 miles (+2,386)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    69,075 miles
    Test number
    481596550199
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass66,689 miles (+11,919)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    66,689 miles
    Test number
    989789962212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,770 miles (+7,327)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    54,770 miles
    Test number
    523954135302
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass47,443 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    47,443 miles
    Test number
    427860758632
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail47,443 miles (+8,836)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,443 miles
    Test number
    577720267616
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass38,607 miles (+4,634)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2022
    Odometer
    38,607 miles
    Test number
    954838543517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass33,973 miles (+5,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2021
    Odometer
    33,973 miles
    Test number
    176666092155
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass28,054 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    28,054 miles
    Test number
    253279473455
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about LM16 KJU

Does LM16 KJU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 KJU is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM16 KJU?
The MOT on LM16 KJU is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 KJU done?
LM16 KJU was recorded at 71,028 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 6,005 miles a year.
Has LM16 KJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 KJU has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LM16 KJU 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 LM16 KJU find?
LM16 KJU passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 major defect and 1 minor defect: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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