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Mazda 3

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LM61 ARZMOT history

LM61 ARZ is a black petrol Mazda 3 first used on 24 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 66,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

LM61 ARZ black Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
66,251 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 ARZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 ARZ was last recorded at 66,251 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 3,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,936 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,315 miles
Average per year
2,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,251 miles
  • 2025 – 62,936 miles
  • 2024 – 60,113 miles
  • 2023 – 57,297 miles
  • 2022 – 53,726 miles
  • 2021 – 51,360 miles
  • 2020 – 49,897 miles
  • 2018 – 46,313 miles
  • 2017 – 42,662 miles
  • 2016 – 39,721 miles
  • 2015 – 36,378 miles
  • 2014 – 33,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,251 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade slightly smeary but ok
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 20 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,251 miles (+3,315)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    66,251 miles
    Test number
    340424809615
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade slightly smeary but ok
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Pass62,936 miles (+2,823)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    62,936 miles
    Test number
    293823982154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass60,113 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    60,113 miles
    Test number
    582274591272
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lense deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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. Fail60,113 miles (+2,816)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,113 miles
    Test number
    281579432366
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lense deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass57,297 miles (+3,571)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    57,297 miles
    Test number
    247691896873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass53,726 miles (+2,366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    53,726 miles
    Test number
    518576074159
    • 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))

  7. Pass51,360 miles (+1,463)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    51,360 miles
    Test number
    676328820152
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass49,897 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    49,897 miles
    Test number
    702901805149
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail49,891 miles (+3,578)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,891 miles
    Test number
    375636310798
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass46,313 miles (+3,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    46,313 miles
    Test number
    511362998992
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass42,662 miles (+2,941)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    42,662 miles
    Test number
    650579941662
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just outside failure standard. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread measured. (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass39,721 miles (+3,343)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    39,721 miles
    Test number
    242588158054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass36,378 miles (+2,885)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    36,378 miles
    Test number
    404329801122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray Damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat Fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper Blade worn

  14. Pass33,493 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    33,493 miles
    Test number
    405994824359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LM61 ARZ

Does LM61 ARZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 ARZ is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 ARZ?
The MOT on LM61 ARZ is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 ARZ done?
LM61 ARZ was recorded at 66,251 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 2,904 miles a year.
Has LM61 ARZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 ARZ has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LM61 ARZ 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 ARZ find?
LM61 ARZ passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy; offside front obligatory mirror slightly loose, and 4 more.

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