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Mazda 3

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,183 cc

LM61 ARFMOT history

LM61 ARF is a blue diesel Mazda 3 first used on 19 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 190,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

LM61 ARF blue Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
190,210 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,093 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 ARF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,183 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 ARF was last recorded at 190,210 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 12,393 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
177,817 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
12,393 miles
Average per year
11,093 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,210 miles
  • 2025 – 177,817 miles
  • 2024 – 165,920 miles
  • 2023 – 153,820 miles
  • 2022 – 147,261 miles
  • 2021 – 141,367 miles
  • 2020 – 127,000 miles
  • 2019 – 111,733 miles
  • 2018 – 104,792 miles
  • 2017 – 98,006 miles
  • 2016 – 88,868 miles
  • 2015 – 66,242 miles
  • 2014 – 55,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,210 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several chips (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,210 miles (+12,393)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    190,210 miles
    Test number
    362772624232
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass177,817 miles (+11,897)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    177,817 miles
    Test number
    504824372825
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndersealed

  3. Pass165,920 miles (+12,100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    165,920 miles
    Test number
    270272819981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass153,820 miles (+6,559)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    153,820 miles
    Test number
    882248903637
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass147,261 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    147,261 miles
    Test number
    669331192107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail147,261 miles (+5,894)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,261 miles
    Test number
    719081940539
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass141,367 miles (+14,367)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    141,367 miles
    Test number
    561537063411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,000 miles (+15,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    127,000 miles
    Test number
    884504907201
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass111,733 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    111,733 miles
    Test number
    467943106134
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail111,730 miles (+6,938)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,730 miles
    Test number
    185998072292
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass104,792 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    104,792 miles
    Test number
    594865259654
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail104,792 miles (+6,786)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,792 miles
    Test number
    526839274402
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass98,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    98,006 miles
    Test number
    351870401492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail98,006 miles (+9,138)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,006 miles
    Test number
    527301799258
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass88,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    88,868 miles
    Test number
    612249494539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,868 miles (+22,626)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,868 miles
    Test number
    886189400134
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass66,242 miles (+10,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    66,242 miles
    Test number
    447909048731
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass55,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,585 miles
    Test number
    538063954296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,851 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,851 miles
    Test number
    955193754286
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM61 ARF

Does LM61 ARF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 ARF is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 ARF?
The MOT on LM61 ARF is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 ARF done?
LM61 ARF was recorded at 190,210 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 11,093 miles a year.
Has LM61 ARF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 ARF has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LM61 ARF 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 LM61 ARF find?
LM61 ARF passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chips; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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