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Mazda 3

Blue · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

LR13 OBTMOT history

LR13 OBT is a blue petrol Mazda 3 first used on 31 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 97,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

LR13 OBT blue Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
97,044 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR13 OBT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR13 OBT was last recorded at 97,044 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 7,174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,870 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,174 miles
Average per year
6,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,044 miles
  • 2025 – 89,870 miles
  • 2024 – 81,657 miles
  • 2023 – 72,057 miles
  • 2022 – 63,013 miles
  • 2021 – 56,263 miles
  • 2020 – 52,324 miles
  • 2019 – 45,962 miles
  • 2018 – 33,709 miles
  • 2017 – 29,714 miles
  • 2016 – 25,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,044 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Under bonnet components covered

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Underside components covered

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,044 miles (+7,174)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    97,044 miles
    Test number
    746611370410
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass89,870 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    89,870 miles
    Test number
    312615401708
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail89,844 miles (+8,187)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,844 miles
    Test number
    609018685133
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower cover. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Nearside front and offside rear. (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass81,657 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    81,657 miles
    Test number
    965716684354
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Fail81,657 miles (+9,600)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,657 miles
    Test number
    823198883583
    • DangerousRear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass72,057 miles (+9,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    72,057 miles
    Test number
    842117902789
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass63,013 miles (+6,750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    63,013 miles
    Test number
    923126739060
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s/r anti roll bar link
  8. Pass56,263 miles (+3,939)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    56,263 miles
    Test number
    787974948678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet components covered
    • AdvisoryUnderside components covered
  9. Pass52,324 miles (+6,362)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    52,324 miles
    Test number
    179597967956
    • AdvisoryOuter sill area's covered
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet components covered
    • AdvisoryUnderside components covered
  10. Pass45,962 miles (+5,329)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,962 miles
    Test number
    653750218825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,633 miles (+6,924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    40,633 miles
    Test number
    607604361339
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers & shields fitted
  12. Pass33,709 miles (+3,995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    33,709 miles
    Test number
    180213302655
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished
  13. Pass29,714 miles (+4,623)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    29,714 miles
    Test number
    529672508060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    25,091 miles
    Test number
    965425388947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR13 OBT

Does LR13 OBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR13 OBT is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR13 OBT?
The MOT on LR13 OBT is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR13 OBT done?
LR13 OBT was recorded at 97,044 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 6,728 miles a year.
Has LR13 OBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR13 OBT has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LR13 OBT 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 LR13 OBT find?
LR13 OBT passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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