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Mazda 3

Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,598 cc

LP10 RBUMOT history

LP10 RBU is a blue petrol Mazda 3 first used on 24 Aug 2010. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 90,637 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

LP10 RBU blue Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
90,637 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP10 RBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
24 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP10 RBU was last recorded at 90,637 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,629 miles · 2 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
5,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,637 miles
  • 2025 – 87,038 miles
  • 2024 – 81,219 miles
  • 2023 – 75,308 miles
  • 2022 – 70,207 miles
  • 2021 – 65,001 miles
  • 2020 – 61,099 miles
  • 2019 – 56,845 miles
  • 2018 – 49,678 miles
  • 2017 – 43,215 miles
  • 2016 – 37,221 miles
  • 2015 – 30,891 miles
  • 2014 – 24,831 miles
  • 2013 – 18,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,637 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track armRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryAll components under vehicle front to rear slightly corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,637 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    90,637 miles
    Test number
    538685645116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track arm
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll components under vehicle front to rear slightly corroded

  2. Fail90,629 miles (+3,591)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,629 miles
    Test number
    113577272049
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track arm
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll components under vehicle front to rear slightly corroded

  3. Pass87,038 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    87,038 miles
    Test number
    698523772308
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear mounting corroded/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion, suspension etc

  4. Fail87,038 miles (+5,819)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,038 miles
    Test number
    541879832157
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear mounting corroded/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion, suspension etc

  5. Pass81,219 miles (+5,911)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    81,219 miles
    Test number
    122152192766
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion, suspension/structure etc

  6. Pass75,308 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    75,308 miles
    Test number
    817395786455
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail75,307 miles (+5,100)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,307 miles
    Test number
    446699181479
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass70,207 miles (+5,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    70,207 miles
    Test number
    293947857914
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass65,001 miles (+3,902)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    65,001 miles
    Test number
    581764113817
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass61,099 miles (+4,254)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    61,099 miles
    Test number
    815633924982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass56,845 miles (+7,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    56,845 miles
    Test number
    569558741530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass49,678 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    49,678 miles
    Test number
    594560196825
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Fail49,678 miles (+6,463)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,678 miles
    Test number
    428031200660
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass43,215 miles (+5,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    43,215 miles
    Test number
    322300792361
    • AdvisoryO/s wiper blade rubber split

  15. Pass37,221 miles (+6,330)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    37,221 miles
    Test number
    803482238862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,891 miles (+6,060)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    30,891 miles
    Test number
    645260450749
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  17. Pass24,831 miles (+6,155)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    24,831 miles
    Test number
    489735434254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    18,676 miles
    Test number
    577550643217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP10 RBU

Does LP10 RBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP10 RBU is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP10 RBU?
The MOT on LP10 RBU is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP10 RBU done?
LP10 RBU was recorded at 90,637 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 5,492 miles a year.
Has LP10 RBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP10 RBU has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LP10 RBU 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 LP10 RBU find?
LP10 RBU passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track arm; rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe, and 1 more.

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