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Mazda 3

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,998 cc

LO65 DFVMOT history

LO65 DFV is a grey petrol Mazda 3 first used on 5 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 88,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

LO65 DFV grey Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
88,154 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,182 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO65 DFV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
5 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO65 DFV was last recorded at 88,154 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 4,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
83,808 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,346 miles
Average per year
5,182 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,154 miles
  • 2025 – 83,808 miles
  • 2024 – 79,156 miles
  • 2023 – 75,059 miles
  • 2022 – 70,266 miles
  • 2021 – 69,191 miles
  • 2020 – 65,335 miles
  • 2019 – 51,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,154 miles
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn close to limit and perished suggest replacing ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 3 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,154 miles (+4,346)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    88,154 miles
    Test number
    452039558869
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn close to limit and perished suggest replacing ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass83,808 miles (+4,652)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    83,808 miles
    Test number
    810301141717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,156 miles (+4,097)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    79,156 miles
    Test number
    187858574852
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished and worn suggest replacing ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass75,059 miles (+4,793)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    75,059 miles
    Test number
    488264888875
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass70,266 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    70,266 miles
    Test number
    450191284350
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail70,264 miles (+1,073)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,264 miles
    Test number
    823548760182
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass69,191 miles (+3,856)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    69,191 miles
    Test number
    753176538188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,335 miles
    Test number
    876520537863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail65,333 miles (+13,938)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,333 miles
    Test number
    781074505414
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass51,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    51,395 miles
    Test number
    482942688423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO65 DFV

Does LO65 DFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO65 DFV is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO65 DFV?
The MOT on LO65 DFV is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO65 DFV done?
LO65 DFV was recorded at 88,154 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 5,182 miles a year.
Has LO65 DFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO65 DFV has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LO65 DFV 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 DFV find?
LO65 DFV passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joints; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn close to limit and perished suggest replacing asap.

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