
Mazda 3
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc
LM59 VGUMOT history
LM59 VGU is a silver diesel Mazda 3 first used on 12 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2025 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 105,298 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 105,298 mi
- At MOT on 14 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 15
- 13 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,865 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM59 VGU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- 3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 12 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM59 VGU was last recorded at 105,298 miles on 14 Oct 2024, 11,969 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 93,329 miles · 13 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 11,969 miles
- Average per year
- 6,865 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 105,298 miles
- 2023 – 93,329 miles
- 2022 – 85,922 miles
- 2021 – 78,380 miles
- 2020 – 72,052 miles
- 2019 – 66,112 miles
- 2018 – 56,082 miles
- 2017 – 49,093 miles
- 2015 – 43,251 miles
- 2014 – 34,814 miles
- 2013 – 28,823 miles
- 2012 – 23,367 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
15 tests since 7 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,298 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 105,298 miles
- Test number
- 248480372525
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail105,298 miles (+11,969)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,298 miles
- Test number
- 980030643120
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass93,329 miles (+7,407)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 93,329 miles
- Test number
- 750723708074
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass85,922 miles (+7,542)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 85,922 miles
- Test number
- 497965821283
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass78,380 miles (+6,328)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 78,380 miles
- Test number
- 399863368076
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass72,052 miles (+5,940)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 72,052 miles
- Test number
- 623837989281
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass66,112 miles (+3,452)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 66,112 miles
- Test number
- 236295623259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,660 miles (+6,578)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 62,660 miles
- Test number
- 515635074820
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,082 miles (+6,989)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 56,082 miles
- Test number
- 480537173448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,093 miles (+5,842)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 49,093 miles
- Test number
- 508500175089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,251 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 43,251 miles
- Test number
- 373936336663
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,251 miles (+8,437)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,251 miles
- Test number
- 180391618531
- Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass34,814 miles (+5,991)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 34,814 miles
- Test number
- 756274414305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,823 miles (+5,456)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 28,823 miles
- Test number
- 668405313338
- NoteNSF Tyre wearing on outer edges of tread
Pass23,367 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 23,367 miles
- Test number
- 215442512363
- NoteNail in front tyre
- NoteNo emission print exhaust gases to clean to test
Questions about LM59 VGU
- Does LM59 VGU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM59 VGU expired on 13 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM59 VGU?
- The MOT on LM59 VGU expired on 13 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM59 VGU done?
- LM59 VGU was recorded at 105,298 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2024, an average of 6,865 miles a year.
- Has LM59 VGU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM59 VGU has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM59 VGU 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 LM59 VGU find?
- LM59 VGU passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.
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