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Mazda 3

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 2,184 cc

LR14 XBAMOT history

LR14 XBA is a blue diesel Mazda 3 first used on 1 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 137,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LR14 XBA blue Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
137,898 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR14 XBA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,184 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR14 XBA was last recorded at 137,898 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,867 miles · 11 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
12,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,898 miles
  • 2025 – 127,161 miles
  • 2024 – 119,478 miles
  • 2023 – 103,051 miles
  • 2022 – 86,801 miles
  • 2021 – 73,619 miles
  • 2020 – 64,992 miles
  • 2019 – 53,322 miles
  • 2018 – 36,770 miles
  • 2017 – 20,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,898 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (rear) bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (rear) bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • N/s rear tyre cracking/perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 7 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,898 miles (+31)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    137,898 miles
    Test number
    449750247039
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail137,867 miles (+10,706)6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,867 miles
    Test number
    902468581414
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished to cord,worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Borderline (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass127,161 miles (+48)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    127,161 miles
    Test number
    522153336273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (rear) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (rear) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre cracking/perishing
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre cracking/perishing
  4. Fail127,113 miles (+7,635)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,113 miles
    Test number
    438408592928
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (rear) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (rear) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre cracking/perishing
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre cracking/perishing
  5. Pass119,478 miles (+16,427)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    119,478 miles
    Test number
    646082446103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass103,051 miles (+16,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    103,051 miles
    Test number
    931338929841
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass86,801 miles (+13,182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    86,801 miles
    Test number
    110264658869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass73,619 miles (+8,627)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    73,619 miles
    Test number
    967298665763
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass64,992 miles (+11,670)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    64,992 miles
    Test number
    380784476807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre treads worn uneven inner
  10. Pass53,322 miles (+16,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    53,322 miles
    Test number
    768540332943
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly wearing uneven
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre 3m
  11. Pass36,770 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    36,770 miles
    Test number
    661321291762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail36,769 miles (+15,882)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,769 miles
    Test number
    363661987959
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass20,887 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    20,887 miles
    Test number
    991865595823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

Questions about LR14 XBA

Does LR14 XBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR14 XBA is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR14 XBA?
The MOT on LR14 XBA is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR14 XBA done?
LR14 XBA was recorded at 137,898 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 12,559 miles a year.
Has LR14 XBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR14 XBA has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR14 XBA 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 LR14 XBA find?
LR14 XBA passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, and 1 more.

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