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Mazda 3

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,998 cc

LR09 GKCMOT history

LR09 GKC is a grey diesel Mazda 3 first used on 20 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 144,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

LR09 GKC grey Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
144,823 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 GKC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 GKC was last recorded at 144,823 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,814 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
8,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,823 miles
  • 2025 – 144,814 miles
  • 2024 – 141,802 miles
  • 2023 – 129,845 miles
  • 2022 – 120,783 miles
  • 2021 – 116,803 miles
  • 2020 – 112,371 miles
  • 2019 – 105,773 miles
  • 2018 – 100,306 miles
  • 2017 – 88,473 miles
  • 2016 – 78,916 miles
  • 2015 – 69,923 miles
  • 2014 – 55,117 miles
  • 2013 – 43,599 miles
  • 2012 – 29,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,823 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear underside corroded

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn out of shape

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass144,823 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    144,823 miles
    Test number
    489617151657
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear underside corroded

  2. Fail144,823 miles (+9)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,823 miles
    Test number
    940648988721
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear underside corroded

  3. Fail144,814 miles (+3,012)1 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,814 miles
    Test number
    487780832359
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass141,802 miles (+11,957)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    141,802 miles
    Test number
    416412820912
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass129,845 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    129,845 miles
    Test number
    551696108474
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail129,845 miles (+9,062)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,845 miles
    Test number
    137657317015
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass120,783 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    120,783 miles
    Test number
    914741652652
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail120,783 miles (+3,980)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,783 miles
    Test number
    422057507444
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass116,803 miles (+4,432)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    116,803 miles
    Test number
    245653491616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,371 miles (+6,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    112,371 miles
    Test number
    145764018495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass105,773 miles (+5,467)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    105,773 miles
    Test number
    633412111581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    100,306 miles
    Test number
    764179963022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail100,306 miles (+11,833)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,306 miles
    Test number
    553633934955
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass88,473 miles (+9,557)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    88,473 miles
    Test number
    606262618944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    78,916 miles
    Test number
    579146821599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,916 miles (+8,993)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,916 miles
    Test number
    781511657865
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass69,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    69,923 miles
    Test number
    205574545001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,923 miles (+14,806)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,923 miles
    Test number
    727122845042
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Pass55,117 miles (+11,518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    55,117 miles
    Test number
    556991424005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass43,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    43,599 miles
    Test number
    165529143426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail43,597 miles (+14,191)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,597 miles
    Test number
    825949543030
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass29,406 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,406 miles
    Test number
    477431952088
    • NoteRear tyres out of shape

Questions about LR09 GKC

Does LR09 GKC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 GKC is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 GKC?
The MOT on LR09 GKC is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 GKC done?
LR09 GKC was recorded at 144,823 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 8,313 miles a year.
Has LR09 GKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 GKC has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 GKC 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 GKC find?
LR09 GKC passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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