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Mazda 3

Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,496 cc

LM16 SPZMOT history

LM16 SPZ is a silver diesel Mazda 3 first used on 27 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 99,752 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2025.

LM16 SPZ silver Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
99,752 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,418 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 SPZ
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
27 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 SPZ was last recorded at 99,752 miles on 18 Oct 2025, 336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,416 miles · 11 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
336 miles
Average per year
7,418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,752 miles
  • 2024 – 84,597 miles
  • 2023 – 69,401 miles
  • 2022 – 58,289 miles
  • 2021 – 56,657 miles
  • 2020 – 55,793 miles
  • 2019 – 53,328 miles
  • 2018 – 48,065 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,752 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,752 miles (+336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    99,752 miles
    Test number
    339640430127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail99,416 miles (+14,819)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,416 miles
    Test number
    484341288107
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass84,597 miles (+15,196)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    84,597 miles
    Test number
    534095700333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,401 miles (+566)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    69,401 miles
    Test number
    639772708171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing an covered in oil but no visable leaks on vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail68,835 miles (+11)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,835 miles
    Test number
    426550804910
    • MajorNearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative produces a jet of water in front of the vehicle but doesn't clean headlamp (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

  6. Fail68,824 miles (+10,535)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,824 miles
    Test number
    327586026238
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge. 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light illuminated

  7. Pass58,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    58,289 miles
    Test number
    808990715843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail58,289 miles (+1,632)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,289 miles
    Test number
    707091904490
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass56,657 miles (+864)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    56,657 miles
    Test number
    912394303684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,793 miles (+2,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,793 miles
    Test number
    656685281997
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass53,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,328 miles
    Test number
    337390388727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail53,327 miles (+5,262)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,327 miles
    Test number
    513217665431
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass48,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    48,065 miles
    Test number
    762210353630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM16 SPZ

Does LM16 SPZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 SPZ is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM16 SPZ?
The MOT on LM16 SPZ is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 SPZ done?
LM16 SPZ was recorded at 99,752 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2025, an average of 7,418 miles a year.
Has LM16 SPZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 SPZ has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LM16 SPZ 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 SPZ find?
LM16 SPZ passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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