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Mazda 3

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,998 cc

LO65 DFZMOT history

LO65 DFZ is a grey petrol Mazda 3 first used on 5 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 77,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

LO65 DFZ grey Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
77,249 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO65 DFZ
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 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO65 DFZ was last recorded at 77,249 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 6,979 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,270 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,979 miles
Average per year
6,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,249 miles
  • 2024 – 70,270 miles
  • 2023 – 64,347 miles
  • 2022 – 50,610 miles
  • 2021 – 44,429 miles
  • 2020 – 40,638 miles
  • 2019 – 32,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,249 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

11 tests since 15 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,249 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    77,249 miles
    Test number
    814677488900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail77,247 miles (+6,977)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,247 miles
    Test number
    598148470848
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass70,270 miles (+5,923)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    70,270 miles
    Test number
    685004432891
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass64,347 miles (+5,671)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    64,347 miles
    Test number
    293582650417
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass58,676 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    58,676 miles
    Test number
    813630205802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail58,660 miles (+8,050)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,660 miles
    Test number
    636739030748
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass50,610 miles (+6,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    50,610 miles
    Test number
    216443869265
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass44,429 miles (+3,791)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    44,429 miles
    Test number
    477529609519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,638 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,638 miles
    Test number
    636487832968
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

  10. Fail40,638 miles (+7,825)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,638 miles
    Test number
    428229207718
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

  11. Pass32,813 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    32,813 miles
    Test number
    123745001874
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Questions about LO65 DFZ

Does LO65 DFZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO65 DFZ is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO65 DFZ?
The MOT on LO65 DFZ is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO65 DFZ done?
LO65 DFZ was recorded at 77,249 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 6,423 miles a year.
Has LO65 DFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO65 DFZ has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LO65 DFZ 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 DFZ find?
LO65 DFZ passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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