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Mazda 3

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,998 cc

LS16 VLJMOT history

LS16 VLJ is a grey petrol Mazda 3 first used on 30 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 90,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

LS16 VLJ grey Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
90,359 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS16 VLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS16 VLJ was last recorded at 90,359 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 3,771 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
86,588 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,771 miles
Average per year
7,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,359 miles
  • 2025 – 86,588 miles
  • 2024 – 81,732 miles
  • 2023 – 72,418 miles
  • 2022 – 63,555 miles
  • 2021 – 56,283 miles
  • 2020 – 52,559 miles
  • 2019 – 40,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,359 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 23 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,359 miles (+3,771)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    90,359 miles
    Test number
    971102696951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,588 miles (+4,856)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    86,588 miles
    Test number
    554472935970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,732 miles (+9,314)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    81,732 miles
    Test number
    422988532043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,418 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    72,418 miles
    Test number
    633704272477
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail72,418 miles (+8,863)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,418 miles
    Test number
    126631692530
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass63,555 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    63,555 miles
    Test number
    448150099602
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail63,555 miles (+7,272)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,555 miles
    Test number
    103236098956
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass56,283 miles (+3,724)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    56,283 miles
    Test number
    226353112027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,559 miles (+11,761)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    52,559 miles
    Test number
    944145146578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,798 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    40,798 miles
    Test number
    724445884633
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LS16 VLJ

Does LS16 VLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS16 VLJ is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS16 VLJ?
The MOT on LS16 VLJ is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS16 VLJ done?
LS16 VLJ was recorded at 90,359 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 7,027 miles a year.
Has LS16 VLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS16 VLJ has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LS16 VLJ 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 VLJ find?
LS16 VLJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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