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Mazda 3

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LS12 NLOMOT history

LS12 NLO is a white diesel Mazda 3 first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 115,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

LS12 NLO white Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
115,763 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 NLO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 NLO was last recorded at 115,763 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 21,402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,361 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
21,402 miles
Average per year
7,441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,763 miles
  • 2025 – 94,361 miles
  • 2024 – 79,525 miles
  • 2023 – 69,852 miles
  • 2022 – 67,049 miles
  • 2021 – 63,657 miles
  • 2020 – 61,531 miles
  • 2019 – 57,854 miles
  • 2018 – 52,792 miles
  • 2017 – 47,667 miles
  • 2016 – 40,734 miles
  • 2015 – 33,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,763 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,763 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    115,763 miles
    Test number
    625266954942
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail115,262 miles (+20,901)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,262 miles
    Test number
    378330811208
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass94,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    94,361 miles
    Test number
    873773818295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail94,359 miles (+14,834)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,359 miles
    Test number
    287240002861
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass79,525 miles (+9,673)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    79,525 miles
    Test number
    131317554611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    69,852 miles
    Test number
    782426597079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail69,852 miles (+2,803)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,852 miles
    Test number
    178189875028
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass67,049 miles (+3,392)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    67,049 miles
    Test number
    752057510518
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass63,657 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    63,657 miles
    Test number
    121103338394
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail63,657 miles (+2,126)2 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,657 miles
    Test number
    694423460165
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass61,531 miles (+3,677)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    61,531 miles
    Test number
    260056754034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass57,854 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    57,854 miles
    Test number
    957079886021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

  13. Fail57,854 miles (+5,062)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,854 miles
    Test number
    525891567114
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

  14. Pass52,792 miles (+5,125)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,792 miles
    Test number
    791954031029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,667 miles (+6,933)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    47,667 miles
    Test number
    651496530748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,734 miles (+7,500)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,734 miles
    Test number
    824878384509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,234 miles
    Test number
    745855375025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 NLO

Does LS12 NLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 NLO is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 NLO?
The MOT on LS12 NLO is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 NLO done?
LS12 NLO was recorded at 115,763 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 7,441 miles a year.
Has LS12 NLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 NLO has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 NLO 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 NLO find?
LS12 NLO passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, and 2 more.

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