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Mazda 3

Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,496 cc

LM16 SPUMOT history

LM16 SPU is a silver diesel Mazda 3 first used on 28 Apr 2016. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 82,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2024.

LM16 SPU silver Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2025
Mileage
82,473 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2024
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 SPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
28 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 SPU was last recorded at 82,473 miles on 12 Oct 2024, 5,896 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,577 miles · 8 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
5,896 miles
Average per year
6,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 82,473 miles
  • 2023 – 76,577 miles
  • 2022 – 69,575 miles
  • 2021 – 60,377 miles
  • 2020 – 53,857 miles
  • 2019 – 45,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,473 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

8 tests since 5 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    82,473 miles
    Test number
    197677965302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail82,473 miles (+5,896)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,473 miles
    Test number
    717191804299
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  3. Pass76,577 miles (+7,002)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    76,577 miles
    Test number
    270658895303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,575 miles (+9,198)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    69,575 miles
    Test number
    170119346000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,377 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    60,377 miles
    Test number
    926735927493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail60,373 miles (+6,516)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,373 miles
    Test number
    444918748467
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass53,857 miles (+8,343)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,857 miles
    Test number
    365928404719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,514 miles
    Test number
    112310158440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM16 SPU

Does LM16 SPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM16 SPU expired on 27 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM16 SPU?
The MOT on LM16 SPU expired on 27 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM16 SPU done?
LM16 SPU was recorded at 82,473 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2024, an average of 6,693 miles a year.
Has LM16 SPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 SPU has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LM16 SPU 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 SPU find?
LM16 SPU passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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