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Mazda 3

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 2,184 cc

LM63 XGFMOT history

LM63 XGF is a blue diesel Mazda 3 first used on 9 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 153,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

LM63 XGF blue Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
153,618 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM63 XGF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,184 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
9 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM63 XGF was last recorded at 153,618 miles on 1 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 May 2026: 153,618 miles, lower than 247,204 miles on 30 Apr 2026.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
247,204 miles · 30 Apr 2026
Average per year
11,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,618 miles
  • 2025 – 149,001 miles
  • 2024 – 134,137 miles
  • 2022 – 115,214 miles
  • 2021 – 101,195 miles
  • 2020 – 83,217 miles
  • 2019 – 68,210 miles
  • 2018 – 59,224 miles
  • 2017 – 48,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,618 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded transmission fluid leak (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,618 miles (-93,586)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    153,618 miles
    Test number
    424044937515
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded transmission fluid leak (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail247,204 miles (+98,203)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,204 miles
    Test number
    195312485417
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded transmission fluid leak (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass149,001 miles (+469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    149,001 miles
    Test number
    326069688477
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail148,532 miles (+435)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,532 miles
    Test number
    706925056716
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail148,097 miles (+13,960)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,097 miles
    Test number
    678632762968
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass134,137 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    134,137 miles
    Test number
    258965586196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail134,136 miles (+18,922)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,136 miles
    Test number
    665290350611
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass115,214 miles (+14,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    115,214 miles
    Test number
    412557347392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass101,195 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    101,195 miles
    Test number
    374744899405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail101,171 miles (+17,954)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,171 miles
    Test number
    166199099732
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass83,217 miles (+4,340)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    83,217 miles
    Test number
    299633010454
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt seeping grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower arm rear bushes cracked and perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass78,877 miles (+10,667)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,877 miles
    Test number
    183380447068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,210 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    68,210 miles
    Test number
    969793792140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,158 miles (+8,934)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,158 miles
    Test number
    650525048706
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass59,224 miles (+10,475)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    59,224 miles
    Test number
    614687963437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    48,749 miles
    Test number
    936791105959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM63 XGF

Does LM63 XGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM63 XGF is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM63 XGF?
The MOT on LM63 XGF is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM63 XGF done?
LM63 XGF was recorded at 153,618 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 11,259 miles a year.
Has LM63 XGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM63 XGF has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LM63 XGF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 May 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM63 XGF find?
LM63 XGF passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; coil spring corroded transmission fluid leak; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 6 more.

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