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Mazda 3

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,183 cc

LR62 LJAMOT history

LR62 LJA is a silver diesel Mazda 3 first used on 8 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2025 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 101,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2024.

LR62 LJA silver Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2025
Mileage
101,743 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2024
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR62 LJA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,183 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR62 LJA was last recorded at 101,743 miles on 14 Feb 2024, 8,682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,061 miles · 16 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
8,682 miles
Average per year
8,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 101,743 miles
  • 2022 – 93,061 miles
  • 2021 – 84,448 miles
  • 2020 – 76,503 miles
  • 2019 – 60,385 miles
  • 2018 – 44,083 miles
  • 2017 – 43,072 miles
  • 2016 – 40,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,743 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lamp broken/missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges ,advise renewing soon
  • AdvisoryPlay in offside front lower ball joint
  • AdvisoryReverse lights temperamental ,advise attention
  • AdvisorySlight play in offside front anti roll bar link

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.

  • Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Corrosion to vehicle suspension components in general

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 6 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,743 miles (+8,682)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    101,743 miles
    Test number
    748099813467
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lamp broken/missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges ,advise renewing soon
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside front lower ball joint
    • AdvisoryReverse lights temperamental ,advise attention
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front anti roll bar link
  2. Pass93,061 miles (+8,613)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    93,061 miles
    Test number
    616264118245
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle
  3. Pass84,448 miles (+46)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    84,448 miles
    Test number
    759765746831
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to vehicle suspension components in general
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle
  4. Fail84,402 miles (+7,899)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,402 miles
    Test number
    452174237564
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket HID fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket HID fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to vehicle suspension components in general
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle
  5. Pass76,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    76,503 miles
    Test number
    160607196891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail76,503 miles (+16,118)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,503 miles
    Test number
    226864457901
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass60,385 miles (+16,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,385 miles
    Test number
    287236439431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass44,083 miles (+1,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,083 miles
    Test number
    725649041903
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise immediate replacement (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass43,072 miles (+2,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    43,072 miles
    Test number
    633137056154
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass40,728 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    40,728 miles
    Test number
    315105602287
    • AdvisoryOffside front wiper blade split

Questions about LR62 LJA

Does LR62 LJA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR62 LJA expired on 13 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR62 LJA?
The MOT on LR62 LJA expired on 13 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR62 LJA done?
LR62 LJA was recorded at 101,743 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2024, an average of 8,202 miles a year.
Has LR62 LJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR62 LJA has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LR62 LJA 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 LR62 LJA find?
LR62 LJA passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lamp broken/missing; both front tyres worn on edges ,advise renewing soon; play in offside front lower ball joint, and 2 more.

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