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Mazda 3

Red · Petrol · 2016 · 1,998 cc

LO65 ABFMOT history

LO65 ABF is a red petrol Mazda 3 first used on 4 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 72,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

LO65 ABF red Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
72,873 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO65 ABF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
4 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO65 ABF was last recorded at 72,873 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 5,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,827 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,046 miles
Average per year
4,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,873 miles
  • 2025 – 67,827 miles
  • 2024 – 62,556 miles
  • 2023 – 56,336 miles
  • 2022 – 50,802 miles
  • 2021 – 45,510 miles
  • 2019 – 44,493 miles
  • 2018 – 37,222 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,873 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective light smear (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 19 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,873 miles (+5,046)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    72,873 miles
    Test number
    456349436846
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective light smear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass67,827 miles (+5,271)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    67,827 miles
    Test number
    128739617101
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm also corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm also corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer brake/indicator lens damaged, no white light showing

  3. Pass62,556 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    62,556 miles
    Test number
    906372116647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail62,555 miles (+6,219)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,555 miles
    Test number
    597063341710
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass56,336 miles (+5,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    56,336 miles
    Test number
    899101786951
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass50,802 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    50,802 miles
    Test number
    126938741584
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail50,802 miles (+5,292)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,802 miles
    Test number
    445334942660
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass45,510 miles (+1,017)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    45,510 miles
    Test number
    394806846510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,493 miles
    Test number
    291622206417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail44,492 miles (+7,270)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,492 miles
    Test number
    364585204795
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass37,222 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    37,222 miles
    Test number
    423166490201
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about LO65 ABF

Does LO65 ABF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO65 ABF is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO65 ABF?
The MOT on LO65 ABF is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO65 ABF done?
LO65 ABF was recorded at 72,873 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 4,708 miles a year.
Has LO65 ABF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO65 ABF has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LO65 ABF 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 LO65 ABF find?
LO65 ABF passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 4 minor defects and 5 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective light smear, and 6 more.

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