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Mazda 3

Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,598 cc

LO10 DCUMOT history

LO10 DCU is a blue petrol Mazda 3 first used on 29 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 94,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

LO10 DCU blue Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
94,240 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO10 DCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO10 DCU was last recorded at 94,240 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 6,265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,975 miles · 16 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
6,265 miles
Average per year
5,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,240 miles
  • 2024 – 87,975 miles
  • 2023 – 85,517 miles
  • 2022 – 83,247 miles
  • 2021 – 80,381 miles
  • 2020 – 78,286 miles
  • 2019 – 75,523 miles
  • 2018 – 71,569 miles
  • 2017 – 65,604 miles
  • 2016 – 58,659 miles
  • 2015 – 42,106 miles
  • 2014 – 35,184 miles
  • 2013 – 28,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,240 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,240 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    94,240 miles
    Test number
    334340442582
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Fail94,240 miles (+6,265)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,240 miles
    Test number
    571235443772
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass87,975 miles (+2,458)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    87,975 miles
    Test number
    798429134506
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass85,517 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    85,517 miles
    Test number
    513985729218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion lip to inner face of brake disc
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wear to edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside lower sill slight corrosion to areas
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension components - rear subframe / suspension arms
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi joint slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads uneven wear
    • AdvisoryStone chips to windscreen

  5. Fail85,516 miles (+2,269)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,516 miles
    Test number
    857901345127
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion lip to inner face of brake disc
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wear to edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside lower sill slight corrosion to areas
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension components - rear subframe / suspension arms
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi joint slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads uneven wear
    • AdvisoryStone chips to windscreen

  6. Pass83,247 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    83,247 miles
    Test number
    992074492118
    • AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail83,247 miles (+2,866)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,247 miles
    Test number
    711917081678
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass80,381 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    80,381 miles
    Test number
    718413297381
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail80,380 miles (+2,094)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,380 miles
    Test number
    495185691822
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass78,286 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    78,286 miles
    Test number
    973804883936
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear SLIGHT BRAKE IMBALANCE

  11. Fail78,286 miles (+2,763)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,286 miles
    Test number
    696555875514
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear SLIGHT BRAKE IMBALANCE

  12. Pass75,523 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    75,523 miles
    Test number
    351458049935
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all brake disc's
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades are worn
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail75,523 miles (+3,954)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,523 miles
    Test number
    273785464424
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all brake disc's
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades are worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake ferrule CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass71,569 miles (+5,965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    71,569 miles
    Test number
    626179228870
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill has slight damage

  15. Pass65,604 miles (+6,945)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,604 miles
    Test number
    764521753130
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass58,659 miles (+16,553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    58,659 miles
    Test number
    449593579867
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass42,106 miles (+6,922)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    42,106 miles
    Test number
    899576165130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,184 miles (+6,564)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    35,184 miles
    Test number
    479600364171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass28,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    28,620 miles
    Test number
    275609973480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO10 DCU

Does LO10 DCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO10 DCU is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO10 DCU?
The MOT on LO10 DCU is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO10 DCU done?
LO10 DCU was recorded at 94,240 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 5,204 miles a year.
Has LO10 DCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO10 DCU has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LO10 DCU 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 LO10 DCU find?
LO10 DCU passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear nail in tyre.

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