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Mazda 3

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,598 cc

LS10 PFAMOT history

LS10 PFA is a grey petrol Mazda 3 first used on 31 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 121,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LS10 PFA grey Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
121,871 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS10 PFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
31 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS10 PFA was last recorded at 121,871 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 7,260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jul 2014: 25,202 miles, lower than 28,202 miles on 27 Mar 2013.

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
114,611 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,260 miles
Average per year
6,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,871 miles
  • 2025 – 114,611 miles
  • 2024 – 107,749 miles
  • 2023 – 101,946 miles
  • 2022 – 90,372 miles
  • 2021 – 80,902 miles
  • 2020 – 73,300 miles
  • 2019 – 67,484 miles
  • 2018 – 60,422 miles
  • 2017 – 55,358 miles
  • 2016 – 47,792 miles
  • 2015 – 41,545 miles
  • 2014 – 25,202 miles
  • 2013 – 28,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,871 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,871 miles (+7,260)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    121,871 miles
    Test number
    692446822966
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  2. Pass114,611 miles18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    114,611 miles
    Test number
    660825301647
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and suspension components corroded

  3. Fail114,611 miles (+6,862)3 dangerous4 major18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,611 miles
    Test number
    730150939393
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and suspension components corroded

  4. Pass107,749 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    107,749 miles
    Test number
    264884849056
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail107,749 miles (+5,803)1 dangerous3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,749 miles
    Test number
    615794665504
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt play in Bal joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass101,946 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    101,946 miles
    Test number
    297631851682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail101,945 miles (+11,573)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,945 miles
    Test number
    814280740420
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass90,372 miles (+9,470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    90,372 miles
    Test number
    426300202878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Chassis/suspension components starting to corrode

  9. Pass80,902 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    80,902 miles
    Test number
    557559504203
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail80,901 miles (+7,601)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,901 miles
    Test number
    884781557106
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass73,300 miles (+5,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,300 miles
    Test number
    541900308761
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass67,484 miles (+7,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,484 miles
    Test number
    803306566724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass60,422 miles (+761)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    60,422 miles
    Test number
    141945443201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,661 miles (+4,303)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    59,661 miles
    Test number
    122466031302
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass55,358 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    55,358 miles
    Test number
    381715574858
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail55,358 miles (+7,566)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,358 miles
    Test number
    328246501146
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass47,792 miles (+6,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    47,792 miles
    Test number
    192456374131
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass41,545 miles (+16,343)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    41,545 miles
    Test number
    139218285113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass25,202 miles (-3,000)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    25,202 miles
    Test number
    257319104233
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass28,202 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,202 miles
    Test number
    528756383081
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LS10 PFA

Does LS10 PFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS10 PFA is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS10 PFA?
The MOT on LS10 PFA is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS10 PFA done?
LS10 PFA was recorded at 121,871 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 6,935 miles a year.
Has LS10 PFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS10 PFA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LS10 PFA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS10 PFA find?
LS10 PFA passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s; brake pedal wearing smooth; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal, and 2 more.

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