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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.

LS12 BUA white Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 12 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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)
  9. Pass95,153 miles (+19,072)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    95,153 miles
    Test number
    962235692857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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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