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Mazda 3

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,998 cc

LR59 NMUMOT history

LR59 NMU is a blue diesel Mazda 3 first used on 19 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2024 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 132,149 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2023.

LR59 NMU blue Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2024
Mileage
132,149 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2023
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 NMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 NMU was last recorded at 132,149 miles on 14 Mar 2023, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Mar 2021: 12,349 miles, lower than 122,343 miles on 11 Mar 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
132,143 miles · 22 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
8,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 132,149 miles
  • 2022 – 122,445 miles
  • 2021 – 12,349 miles
  • 2018 – 113,821 miles
  • 2017 – 100,858 miles
  • 2016 – 82,956 miles
  • 2015 – 67,043 miles
  • 2014 – 52,084 miles
  • 2013 – 49,025 miles
  • 2012 – 38,289 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,149 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,149 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    132,149 miles
    Test number
    688711820184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail132,143 miles (+9,698)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,143 miles
    Test number
    135843620910
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass122,445 miles (+110,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    122,445 miles
    Test number
    489179300809
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass12,349 miles (-109,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    12,349 miles
    Test number
    765262933610
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail122,343 miles (+8,522)1 dangerous5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,343 miles
    Test number
    326681485069
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil light on

  6. Pass113,821 miles (+12,963)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    113,821 miles
    Test number
    293837180645
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass100,858 miles (+17,902)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    100,858 miles
    Test number
    753599013477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    82,956 miles
    Test number
    503369831734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail82,956 miles (+15,913)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,956 miles
    Test number
    222935839502
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  10. Pass67,043 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    67,043 miles
    Test number
    365387725255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,029 miles (+14,945)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,029 miles
    Test number
    359066725423
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass52,084 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    52,084 miles
    Test number
    387851534222
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

  13. Fail52,084 miles (+3,059)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,084 miles
    Test number
    485901934230
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

  14. Pass49,025 miles (+10,736)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    49,025 miles
    Test number
    337193933436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,289 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,289 miles
    Test number
    248426632256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR59 NMU

Does LR59 NMU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR59 NMU expired on 17 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR59 NMU?
The MOT on LR59 NMU expired on 17 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR59 NMU done?
LR59 NMU was recorded at 132,149 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2023, an average of 8,893 miles a year.
Has LR59 NMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 NMU has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LR59 NMU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Mar 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR59 NMU find?
LR59 NMU passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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