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Mazda 3

Red · Petrol · 2016 · 1,998 cc

LS16 VLAMOT history

LS16 VLA is a red petrol Mazda 3 first used on 30 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 75,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

LS16 VLA red Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
75,937 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS16 VLA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS16 VLA was last recorded at 75,937 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 5,716 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,221 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,716 miles
Average per year
5,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,937 miles
  • 2025 – 70,221 miles
  • 2024 – 65,091 miles
  • 2023 – 60,426 miles
  • 2022 – 56,939 miles
  • 2021 – 53,639 miles
  • 2020 – 47,647 miles
  • 2019 – 37,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,937 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

11 tests since 4 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,937 miles (+5,716)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    75,937 miles
    Test number
    597555558530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,221 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    70,221 miles
    Test number
    338198392635
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Replacement imminent (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail70,221 miles (+5,130)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,221 miles
    Test number
    201301575196
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Replacement imminent (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass65,091 miles (+4,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    65,091 miles
    Test number
    216768357322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass60,426 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    60,426 miles
    Test number
    495532663948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail60,419 miles (+3,480)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,419 miles
    Test number
    617097188928
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm (legal limit) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass56,939 miles (+3,300)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    56,939 miles
    Test number
    132923349488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass53,639 miles (+5,992)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    53,639 miles
    Test number
    987611336686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,647 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    47,647 miles
    Test number
    390028498601
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  10. Fail47,647 miles (+10,179)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,647 miles
    Test number
    814264527768
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  11. Pass37,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    37,468 miles
    Test number
    630321174526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS16 VLA

Does LS16 VLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS16 VLA is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS16 VLA?
The MOT on LS16 VLA is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS16 VLA done?
LS16 VLA was recorded at 75,937 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 5,268 miles a year.
Has LS16 VLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS16 VLA has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LS16 VLA 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 LS16 VLA find?
LS16 VLA passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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