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Mazda 3

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 2,184 cc

LM16 WAEMOT history

LM16 WAE is a grey diesel Mazda 3 first used on 28 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 93,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

LM16 WAE grey Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
93,528 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,529 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 WAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,184 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
28 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 WAE was last recorded at 93,528 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 6,717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
86,811 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,717 miles
Average per year
8,529 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,528 miles
  • 2024 – 86,811 miles
  • 2023 – 78,191 miles
  • 2022 – 68,207 miles
  • 2021 – 61,803 miles
  • 2020 – 51,780 miles
  • 2019 – 37,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,528 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes to calipers corroded (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 19 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,528 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    93,528 miles
    Test number
    105610056442
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes to calipers corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail93,528 miles (+6,717)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,528 miles
    Test number
    847210231961
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes to calipers corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass86,811 miles (+8,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,811 miles
    Test number
    673713862496
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass78,191 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    78,191 miles
    Test number
    517241979614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail78,191 miles (+9,984)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,191 miles
    Test number
    263345326495
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Banjo bolt loose (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass68,207 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    68,207 miles
    Test number
    841312391082
    • AdvisoryDiscs rusty

  7. Fail68,207 miles (+6,404)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,207 miles
    Test number
    622720624768
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryDiscs rusty

  8. Pass61,803 miles (+10,023)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    61,803 miles
    Test number
    667548771175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,780 miles (+14,012)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    51,780 miles
    Test number
    415187656742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    37,768 miles
    Test number
    644583699484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail37,767 miles2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,767 miles
    Test number
    153840897094
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about LM16 WAE

Does LM16 WAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 WAE is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM16 WAE?
The MOT on LM16 WAE is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 WAE done?
LM16 WAE was recorded at 93,528 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 8,529 miles a year.
Has LM16 WAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 WAE has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LM16 WAE 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 WAE find?
LM16 WAE passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front perishing; front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both perishing; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to caliper corroded, and 1 more.

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