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Mazda 3

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,999 cc

LP09 DCVMOT history

LP09 DCV is a silver petrol Mazda 3 first used on 14 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 90,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

LP09 DCV silver Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Sept 2027
Mileage
90,716 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP09 DCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP09 DCV was last recorded at 90,716 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 2,383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,333 miles · 13 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,383 miles
Average per year
5,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,716 miles
  • 2025 – 88,333 miles
  • 2024 – 85,938 miles
  • 2023 – 81,889 miles
  • 2022 – 79,302 miles
  • 2021 – 76,664 miles
  • 2020 – 75,022 miles
  • 2019 – 70,690 miles
  • 2018 – 63,902 miles
  • 2017 – 55,860 miles
  • 2016 – 45,921 miles
  • 2015 – 39,060 miles
  • 2014 – 32,161 miles
  • 2013 – 26,044 miles
  • 2012 – 19,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,716 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,716 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    90,716 miles
    Test number
    443117634229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
  2. Fail90,716 miles (+2,383)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,716 miles
    Test number
    252459747623
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
  3. Pass88,333 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    88,333 miles
    Test number
    151914069224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryScreen chip
  4. Fail88,333 miles (+2,395)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,333 miles
    Test number
    231387545688
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryScreen chip
  5. Pass85,938 miles (+4,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    85,938 miles
    Test number
    461539413590
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
  6. Pass81,889 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    81,889 miles
    Test number
    594523590941
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail81,889 miles (+2,587)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,889 miles
    Test number
    448812758144
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass79,302 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    79,302 miles
    Test number
    633746182710
    • AdvisoryRear number plate cracked
  9. Fail79,298 miles (+2,634)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,298 miles
    Test number
    135205489759
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate cracked
  10. Pass76,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    76,664 miles
    Test number
    825359922531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail76,664 miles (+1,642)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,664 miles
    Test number
    493779082890
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass75,022 miles (+4,332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    75,022 miles
    Test number
    763260731500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass70,690 miles (+6,788)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    70,690 miles
    Test number
    100858644464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,902 miles (+8,042)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    63,902 miles
    Test number
    731481396301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    55,860 miles
    Test number
    161904167067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,860 miles (+9,939)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,860 miles
    Test number
    675215350602
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50 17 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass45,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    45,921 miles
    Test number
    828006684806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,921 miles (+6,861)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,921 miles
    Test number
    168710300411
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass39,060 miles (+6,899)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    39,060 miles
    Test number
    359047966568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,161 miles (+6,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    32,161 miles
    Test number
    207949914270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass26,044 miles (+6,048)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    26,044 miles
    Test number
    327622713478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,996 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    19,996 miles
    Test number
    408353112285
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges

Questions about LP09 DCV

Does LP09 DCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP09 DCV is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP09 DCV?
The MOT on LP09 DCV is valid until 12 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP09 DCV done?
LP09 DCV was recorded at 90,716 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 5,033 miles a year.
Has LP09 DCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP09 DCV has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LP09 DCV 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 LP09 DCV find?
LP09 DCV passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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