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Mazda 3

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,998 cc

LM61 UKSMOT history

LM61 UKS is a grey diesel Mazda 3 first used on 25 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 177,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

LM61 UKS grey Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
177,595 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
13,087 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 UKS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
25 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 UKS was last recorded at 177,595 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 12,849 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,746 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
12,849 miles
Average per year
13,087 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,595 miles
  • 2025 – 164,746 miles
  • 2024 – 152,351 miles
  • 2023 – 136,636 miles
  • 2022 – 124,304 miles
  • 2021 – 114,402 miles
  • 2020 – 109,029 miles
  • 2019 – 97,972 miles
  • 2018 – 81,613 miles
  • 2017 – 65,750 miles
  • 2016 – 48,812 miles
  • 2015 – 31,483 miles
  • 2014 – 29,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,595 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,595 miles (+12,849)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    177,595 miles
    Test number
    276591186607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass164,746 miles (+208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    164,746 miles
    Test number
    674348669881
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Fail164,538 miles (+12,187)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,538 miles
    Test number
    387878883758
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  4. Pass152,351 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    152,351 miles
    Test number
    942646485817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail152,347 miles (+15,711)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,347 miles
    Test number
    635939162053
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass136,636 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    136,636 miles
    Test number
    699359698444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail136,630 miles (+12,326)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,630 miles
    Test number
    340839260731
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass124,304 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    124,304 miles
    Test number
    691503396378
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail124,304 miles (+9,902)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,304 miles
    Test number
    796747530121
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass114,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    114,402 miles
    Test number
    916694541586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail114,402 miles (+5,373)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,402 miles
    Test number
    679665062674
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass109,029 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    109,029 miles
    Test number
    798684358497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail109,026 miles (+11,054)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,026 miles
    Test number
    829039040555
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass97,972 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    97,972 miles
    Test number
    619502265552
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge
  15. Fail97,971 miles (+16,358)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,971 miles
    Test number
    262720099481
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge
  16. Pass81,613 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    81,613 miles
    Test number
    206448486262
    • AdvisoryDPF light on.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  17. Fail81,613 miles (+15,863)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,613 miles
    Test number
    546711151715
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge. (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryDPF light on.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  18. Pass65,750 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    65,750 miles
    Test number
    249603350987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut in sidewall not deep enough for cords
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split
  19. Fail65,750 miles (+16,938)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,750 miles
    Test number
    110182613610
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut in sidewall not deep enough for cords
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split
  20. Pass48,812 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    48,812 miles
    Test number
    786435590735
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. Fail48,812 miles (+17,329)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,812 miles
    Test number
    412073451775
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  22. Pass31,483 miles (+2,444)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    31,483 miles
    Test number
    916887405196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    29,039 miles
    Test number
    807930204333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 UKS

Does LM61 UKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 UKS is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 UKS?
The MOT on LM61 UKS is valid until 5 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 UKS done?
LM61 UKS was recorded at 177,595 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 13,087 miles a year.
Has LM61 UKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 UKS has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 UKS 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 UKS find?
LM61 UKS passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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