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Mazda 3

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LP61 HFMMOT history

LP61 HFM is a red diesel Mazda 3 first used on 17 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 103,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

LP61 HFM red Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
103,154 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 HFM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 HFM was last recorded at 103,154 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 15,176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,978 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
15,176 miles
Average per year
7,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,154 miles
  • 2025 – 87,978 miles
  • 2024 – 84,586 miles
  • 2023 – 77,847 miles
  • 2022 – 72,326 miles
  • 2021 – 68,674 miles
  • 2020 – 63,779 miles
  • 2019 – 54,593 miles
  • 2018 – 45,705 miles
  • 2017 – 37,860 miles
  • 2016 – 29,666 miles
  • 2015 – 20,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,154 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,154 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    103,154 miles
    Test number
    134859146708
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail103,154 miles (+15,176)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,154 miles
    Test number
    718669247938
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass87,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    87,978 miles
    Test number
    394453541550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail87,978 miles (+3,392)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,978 miles
    Test number
    623900513863
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass84,586 miles (+6,739)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    84,586 miles
    Test number
    691244692746
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass77,847 miles (+5,521)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    77,847 miles
    Test number
    888099843818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded.
  7. Pass72,326 miles (+3,652)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    72,326 miles
    Test number
    607883418445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded.
  8. Pass68,674 miles (+4,895)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,674 miles
    Test number
    165331138588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass63,779 miles (+9,186)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    63,779 miles
    Test number
    612561738108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub frame slightly corroded.
  10. Pass54,593 miles (+8,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    54,593 miles
    Test number
    925069263136
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass45,705 miles (+7,845)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    45,705 miles
    Test number
    647483198251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,860 miles (+8,194)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    37,860 miles
    Test number
    831090107373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,666 miles (+9,350)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    29,666 miles
    Test number
    704935080503
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail20,316 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,316 miles
    Test number
    179849415408
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
  15. Pass20,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    20,316 miles
    Test number
    536919615076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP61 HFM

Does LP61 HFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 HFM is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 HFM?
The MOT on LP61 HFM is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 HFM done?
LP61 HFM was recorded at 103,154 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 7,458 miles a year.
Has LP61 HFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 HFM has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LP61 HFM 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 LP61 HFM find?
LP61 HFM passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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