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Mazda 3

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,598 cc

LO10 EKVMOT history

LO10 EKV is a silver petrol Mazda 3 first used on 24 Aug 2010. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 143,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

LO10 EKV silver Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
143,112 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO10 EKV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
24 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO10 EKV was last recorded at 143,112 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,102 miles · 14 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
8,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,112 miles
  • 2025 – 138,580 miles
  • 2024 – 134,996 miles
  • 2023 – 131,506 miles
  • 2022 – 127,415 miles
  • 2021 – 122,100 miles
  • 2020 – 117,996 miles
  • 2019 – 114,522 miles
  • 2018 – 107,101 miles
  • 2017 – 94,707 miles
  • 2016 – 81,329 miles
  • 2015 – 68,111 miles
  • 2014 – 53,977 miles
  • 2013 – 36,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,112 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))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.

  • Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower wheel arch plastics insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower wheel arch plastics insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • All exhaust hangar brackets corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,112 miles (+10)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    143,112 miles
    Test number
    280886658184
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail143,102 miles (+4,522)2 dangerous2 major1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,102 miles
    Test number
    390519398351
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass138,580 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    138,580 miles
    Test number
    140182390088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail138,574 miles (+3,578)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,574 miles
    Test number
    356663760718
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass134,996 miles (+3,490)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    134,996 miles
    Test number
    598413133081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass131,506 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    131,506 miles
    Test number
    564336991299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail131,504 miles (+4,089)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,504 miles
    Test number
    120965139480
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass127,415 miles (+5,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    127,415 miles
    Test number
    929905361864
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass122,100 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    122,100 miles
    Test number
    131958961575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail122,095 miles (+4,099)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,095 miles
    Test number
    533540587554
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass117,996 miles (+33)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    117,996 miles
    Test number
    979539433136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower wheel arch plastics insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wheel arch plastics insecure
    • AdvisoryAll exhaust hangar brackets corroded

  12. Fail117,963 miles (+3,441)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,963 miles
    Test number
    511828815337
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower wheel arch plastics insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wheel arch plastics insecure
    • AdvisoryAll exhaust hangar brackets corroded

  13. Pass114,522 miles (+7,421)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    114,522 miles
    Test number
    397331285304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,101 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    107,101 miles
    Test number
    430499002133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Fail107,101 miles (+12,394)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,101 miles
    Test number
    322983594106
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass94,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    94,707 miles
    Test number
    544861945039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail94,707 miles (+13,378)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,707 miles
    Test number
    565439614285
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working nearside and offside (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass81,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    81,329 miles
    Test number
    287367169465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail81,329 miles (+13,218)4 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,329 miles
    Test number
    252788462855
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  20. Pass68,111 miles (+14,134)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    68,111 miles
    Test number
    343805939141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,977 miles (+17,898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    53,977 miles
    Test number
    216710344222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass36,079 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    36,079 miles
    Test number
    379633613236
    • NoteRear tyres wearing outer edges

Questions about LO10 EKV

Does LO10 EKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO10 EKV is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO10 EKV?
The MOT on LO10 EKV is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO10 EKV done?
LO10 EKV was recorded at 143,112 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 8,151 miles a year.
Has LO10 EKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO10 EKV has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LO10 EKV 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 EKV find?
LO10 EKV passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central front oil leak, but not excessive; central rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 5 more.

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