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Mazda 3

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LR09 DWXMOT history

LR09 DWX is a silver petrol Mazda 3 first used on 5 Jun 2009. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 119,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

LR09 DWX silver Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Aug 2026
Mileage
119,597 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 DWX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
5 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR09 DWX was last recorded at 119,597 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 17,226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,371 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
17,226 miles
Average per year
6,651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,597 miles
  • 2025 – 102,371 miles
  • 2024 – 97,555 miles
  • 2023 – 93,423 miles
  • 2022 – 89,907 miles
  • 2021 – 87,325 miles
  • 2020 – 83,093 miles
  • 2019 – 76,927 miles
  • 2017 – 66,679 miles
  • 2016 – 55,748 miles
  • 2015 – 45,375 miles
  • 2014 – 33,965 miles
  • 2013 – 29,892 miles
  • 2012 – 24,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail119,597 miles
  • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorFront Position lamp not working Both Sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorFront Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR PIPE DETATCHED FROM MIDDLE BOX (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Various sections

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust heatshield damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail119,597 miles (+17,226)2 dangerous9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,597 miles
    Test number
    802426516543
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working Both Sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR PIPE DETATCHED FROM MIDDLE BOX (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass102,371 miles (+4,816)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    102,371 miles
    Test number
    495800396004
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass97,555 miles (+4,132)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    97,555 miles
    Test number
    417068899686
    • AdvisoryAll suspension parts corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper covered by tape
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFloor and sills corroded

  4. Pass93,423 miles (+3,516)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    93,423 miles
    Test number
    787303854744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,907 miles (+2,582)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    89,907 miles
    Test number
    336962063554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,325 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    87,325 miles
    Test number
    964420915936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  7. Fail87,325 miles (+4,232)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,325 miles
    Test number
    447315346643
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  8. Pass83,093 miles (+6,166)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    83,093 miles
    Test number
    529824677149
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass76,927 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,927 miles
    Test number
    368906337890
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Various sections (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield damaged

  10. Fail76,925 miles (+10,246)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,925 miles
    Test number
    601928966140
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorUpper Stop lamp(s) not working Center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Various sections (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield damaged

  11. Pass66,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    66,679 miles
    Test number
    161254474035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,678 miles (+10,930)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,678 miles
    Test number
    885999029197
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  13. Pass55,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    55,748 miles
    Test number
    508376193167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,748 miles (+10,373)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,748 miles
    Test number
    728733370369
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass45,375 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    45,375 miles
    Test number
    176769039251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  16. Fail45,375 miles (+11,410)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,375 miles
    Test number
    151006421037
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  17. Pass33,965 miles (+4,073)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    33,965 miles
    Test number
    285563744460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    29,892 miles
    Test number
    769566053197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,892 miles (+5,187)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,892 miles
    Test number
    785260253167
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass24,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    24,705 miles
    Test number
    125917042199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 DWX

Does LR09 DWX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 DWX expired on 27 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 DWX?
The MOT on LR09 DWX expired on 27 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 DWX done?
LR09 DWX was recorded at 119,597 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 6,651 miles a year.
Has LR09 DWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 DWX has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 DWX 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 LR09 DWX find?
LR09 DWX failed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 9 major defects and 2 advisories: front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached; emissions unable to be completed, and 10 more.

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