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Mazda 3

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 1,998 cc

LM52 MARMOT history

LM52 MAR is a black petrol Mazda 3 first used on 24 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 68,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

LM52 MAR black Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
68,527 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 MAR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
24 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 MAR was last recorded at 68,527 miles on 12 May 2026, 7,004 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,523 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,004 miles
Average per year
5,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,527 miles
  • 2025 – 61,523 miles
  • 2024 – 53,855 miles
  • 2023 – 50,092 miles
  • 2022 – 43,206 miles
  • 2021 – 36,895 miles
  • 2020 – 33,030 miles
  • 2019 – 27,723 miles
  • 2018 – 22,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,527 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass68,527 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    68,527 miles
    Test number
    359830487197
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail68,525 miles (+7,002)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,525 miles
    Test number
    720745552528
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass61,523 miles (+7,668)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    61,523 miles
    Test number
    568940559669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass53,855 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    53,855 miles
    Test number
    951389755064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail53,854 miles (+3,762)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,854 miles
    Test number
    842115114485
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass50,092 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    50,092 miles
    Test number
    299692706068
    • 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))
  7. Fail50,092 miles (+6,886)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,092 miles
    Test number
    812289436128
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (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))
  8. Pass43,206 miles (+6,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    43,206 miles
    Test number
    791762389732
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass36,895 miles (+3,865)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    36,895 miles
    Test number
    958985120018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  10. Pass33,030 miles (+5,307)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    33,030 miles
    Test number
    228579756670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,723 miles (+4,815)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    27,723 miles
    Test number
    421735935546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    22,908 miles
    Test number
    669764335148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail22,908 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,908 miles
    Test number
    415529778037
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about LM52 MAR

Does LM52 MAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 MAR is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 MAR?
The MOT on LM52 MAR is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 MAR done?
LM52 MAR was recorded at 68,527 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 5,646 miles a year.
Has LM52 MAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 MAR has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 MAR 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 LM52 MAR find?
LM52 MAR passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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