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Mazda 3

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,998 cc

LM16 ZFFMOT history

LM16 ZFF is a grey petrol Mazda 3 first used on 18 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 89,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

LM16 ZFF grey Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
89,460 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 ZFF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
18 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 ZFF was last recorded at 89,460 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,431 miles · 20 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
8,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,460 miles
  • 2025 – 79,657 miles
  • 2024 – 69,624 miles
  • 2023 – 59,604 miles
  • 2022 – 49,942 miles
  • 2021 – 40,949 miles
  • 2020 – 29,582 miles
  • 2019 – 22,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,460 miles

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front front tyres getting low on inner and outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear tyres getting close to wear bars 2.5mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 9 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,460 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    89,460 miles
    Test number
    346478150510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail89,431 miles (+9,774)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,431 miles
    Test number
    651012041408
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass79,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    79,657 miles
    Test number
    340066274521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail79,657 miles (+10,033)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,657 miles
    Test number
    475807420791
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass69,624 miles (+10,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    69,624 miles
    Test number
    993785509724
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass59,604 miles (+9,662)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    59,604 miles
    Test number
    551072322308
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass49,942 miles (+8,993)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    49,942 miles
    Test number
    486635346887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,949 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    40,949 miles
    Test number
    971886706314
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront front tyres getting low on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres getting close to wear bars 2.5mm
  9. Fail40,949 miles (+11,367)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,949 miles
    Test number
    588340820064
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront front tyres getting low on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres getting close to wear bars 2.5mm
  10. Pass29,582 miles (+7,464)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    29,582 miles
    Test number
    185500342518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    22,118 miles
    Test number
    421635196953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM16 ZFF

Does LM16 ZFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 ZFF is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM16 ZFF?
The MOT on LM16 ZFF is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 ZFF done?
LM16 ZFF was recorded at 89,460 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 8,845 miles a year.
Has LM16 ZFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 ZFF has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LM16 ZFF 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 ZFF find?
LM16 ZFF passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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