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Mazda 3

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LM61 YMFMOT history

LM61 YMF is a black petrol Mazda 3 first used on 13 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 100,825 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

LM61 YMF black Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Dec 2026
Mileage
100,825 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 YMF
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
13 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 YMF was last recorded at 100,825 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,788 miles · 8 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
7,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,825 miles
  • 2024 – 92,094 miles
  • 2023 – 83,382 miles
  • 2022 – 75,792 miles
  • 2021 – 69,213 miles
  • 2020 – 63,275 miles
  • 2019 – 58,702 miles
  • 2018 – 49,443 miles
  • 2017 – 39,086 miles
  • 2016 – 31,333 miles
  • 2015 – 26,183 miles
  • 2014 – 18,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,825 miles
  • AdvisoryCovers and Shields not allowing full inspection of under vehicle componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Covers + Shields Fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing + Perishing on Inner Edge, Advise to Change Soon - 205/55/16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,825 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    100,825 miles
    Test number
    208974825030
    • AdvisoryCovers and Shields not allowing full inspection of under vehicle components
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail100,788 miles (+8,694)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,788 miles
    Test number
    377378262010
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers and Shields not allowing full inspection of under vehicle components
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,094 miles (+116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    92,094 miles
    Test number
    513235161300
    • AdvisoryCovers + Shields Fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing + Perishing on Inner Edge, Advise to Change Soon - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail91,978 miles (+8,596)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,978 miles
    Test number
    199352057609
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers + Shields Fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing + Perishing on Inner Edge, Advise to Change Soon - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass83,382 miles (+7,590)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    83,382 miles
    Test number
    764979050540
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers + Shields Fitted

  6. Pass75,792 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    75,792 miles
    Test number
    677615353485
    • AdvisoryCovers and Shields fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective All exhaust system mountings deteriorated/ corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail75,792 miles (+6,579)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,792 miles
    Test number
    284607943375
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant below minimum
    • AdvisoryCovers and Shields fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective All exhaust system mountings deteriorated/ corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appears to be thinner then O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass69,213 miles (+5,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    69,213 miles
    Test number
    787368942309
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass63,275 miles (+4,573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    63,275 miles
    Test number
    812477695649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass58,702 miles (+9,259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,702 miles
    Test number
    139679496196
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers & shields fitted

  11. Pass49,443 miles (+10,357)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    49,443 miles
    Test number
    469046171051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,086 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    39,086 miles
    Test number
    841775741107
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Fail39,086 miles (+7,753)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,086 miles
    Test number
    280381704690
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass31,333 miles (+5,150)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    31,333 miles
    Test number
    276346829526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,183 miles (+8,035)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    26,183 miles
    Test number
    775427278919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    18,148 miles
    Test number
    857719324327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 YMF

Does LM61 YMF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 YMF is valid until 27 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 YMF?
The MOT on LM61 YMF is valid until 27 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 YMF done?
LM61 YMF was recorded at 100,825 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 7,490 miles a year.
Has LM61 YMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 YMF has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 YMF 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 YMF find?
LM61 YMF passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: covers and shields not allowing full inspection of under vehicle components; oil leak, but not excessive.

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