
Mazda 3
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,998 cc
LS12 BUAMOT history
LS12 BUA is a white diesel Mazda 3 first used on 22 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2023 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 146,323 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 146,323 mi
- At MOT on 17 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 10
- 8 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 9,242 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 BUA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- 3
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 22 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Oct 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 BUA was last recorded at 146,323 miles on 17 Oct 2022, 4,161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 142,162 miles · 26 Oct 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 4,161 miles
- Average per year
- 9,242 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 146,323 miles
- 2021 – 142,162 miles
- 2020 – 136,503 miles
- 2019 – 126,355 miles
- 2018 – 116,701 miles
- 2017 – 106,419 miles
- 2016 – 95,153 miles
- 2015 – 76,081 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass146,323 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Full MOT history
10 tests since 12 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,323 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 146,323 miles
- Test number
- 802460025290
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail146,323 miles (+4,161)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,323 miles
- Test number
- 289051345801
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass142,162 miles (+5,659)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 142,162 miles
- Test number
- 196143034559
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass136,503 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 136,503 miles
- Test number
- 639769032687
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush ;perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail136,503 miles (+10,148)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,503 miles
- Test number
- 556380739552
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush ;perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass126,355 miles (+9,654)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 126,355 miles
- Test number
- 692359713270
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Pass116,701 miles (+10,282)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 116,701 miles
- Test number
- 341213114798
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass106,419 miles (+11,266)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 106,419 miles
- Test number
- 691514850120
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn out (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn out (4.1.E.1)
Pass95,153 miles (+19,072)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 95,153 miles
- Test number
- 962235692857
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,081 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 76,081 miles
- Test number
- 808121175056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS12 BUA
- Does LS12 BUA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS12 BUA expired on 28 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 BUA?
- The MOT on LS12 BUA expired on 28 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS12 BUA done?
- LS12 BUA was recorded at 146,323 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2022, an average of 9,242 miles a year.
- Has LS12 BUA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 BUA has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS12 BUA 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 LS12 BUA find?
- LS12 BUA passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted; oil leak, but not excessive.
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