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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.

LM59 VGU silver Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
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

Pass105,298 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass66,112 miles (+3,452)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,112 miles
    Test number
    236295623259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,660 miles (+6,578)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    62,660 miles
    Test number
    515635074820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,082 miles (+6,989)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    56,082 miles
    Test number
    480537173448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,093 miles (+5,842)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    49,093 miles
    Test number
    508500175089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    43,251 miles
    Test number
    373936336663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. Pass34,814 miles (+5,991)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    34,814 miles
    Test number
    756274414305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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
  15. 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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