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Mazda 3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS55 CHOMOT history

LS55 CHO is a silver petrol Mazda 3 first used on 18 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2022 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 91,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2022.

LS55 CHO silver Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2022
Mileage
91,261 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2022
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 CHO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2022
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS55 CHO was last recorded at 91,261 miles on 11 Aug 2022, 15,242 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Oct 2016: 56,458 miles, lower than 305,044 miles on 9 Nov 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
76,019 miles · 11 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
15,242 miles
Average per year
5,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 91,261 miles
  • 2021 – 76,019 miles
  • 2019 – 72,390 miles
  • 2018 – 65,227 miles
  • 2017 – 59,002 miles
  • 2016 – 56,522 miles
  • 2015 – 305,044 miles
  • 2014 – 50,258 miles
  • 2013 – 46,923 miles
  • 2012 – 42,241 miles
  • 2011 – 37,622 miles
  • 2010 – 32,345 miles
  • 2009 – 27,216 miles
  • 2008 – 21,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail91,261 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Some corrosion on front and rear crossmembers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail91,261 miles (+15,242)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,261 miles
    Test number
    817702156685
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass76,019 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    76,019 miles
    Test number
    323759142422
    • AdvisorySome corrosion on front and rear crossmembers

  3. Fail76,012 miles (+3,622)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,012 miles
    Test number
    852789058989
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion on front and rear crossmembers

  4. Pass72,390 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,390 miles
    Test number
    291895286406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail72,389 miles (+7,162)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,389 miles
    Test number
    958892475850
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass65,227 miles (+6,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,227 miles
    Test number
    829380670650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  7. Pass59,002 miles (+2,480)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,002 miles
    Test number
    834799915342
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn smooth inner edge and close 1.6mm
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front and rear floor corroded

  8. Pass56,522 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    56,522 miles
    Test number
    595202277229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail56,458 miles (-248,586)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,458 miles
    Test number
    108524540085
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass305,044 miles (+251,926)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    305,044 miles
    Test number
    943789359863
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes and fuel pipes covered with grease
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and sill covers fitted

  11. Fail53,118 miles (+2,860)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,118 miles
    Test number
    610180439019
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes and fuel pipes covered with grease
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and sill covers fitted

  12. Pass50,258 miles (+3,335)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    50,258 miles
    Test number
    166210014351
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake pipes coated with grease

  13. Pass46,923 miles (+4,682)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    46,923 miles
    Test number
    597538603349
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake pipe coated with white grease

  14. Pass42,241 miles (+4,619)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    42,241 miles
    Test number
    435153002436
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWheel alignment req checking as bopth front tyres are wearing on the inside edge

  15. Pass37,622 miles (+5,277)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    37,622 miles
    Test number
    639368291216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,345 miles (+5,129)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    32,345 miles
    Test number
    862928690251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,216 miles (+5,493)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,216 miles
    Test number
    820629699214
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteRear tyres cracking.

  18. Pass21,723 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    21,723 miles
    Test number
    431046018405
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LS55 CHO

Does LS55 CHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 CHO expired on 10 Aug 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 CHO?
The MOT on LS55 CHO expired on 10 Aug 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 CHO done?
LS55 CHO was recorded at 91,261 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2022, an average of 5,059 miles a year.
Has LS55 CHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 CHO has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 CHO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Oct 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 CHO find?
LS55 CHO failed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2022 with 5 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor; nearside suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front floor; nearside suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill, and 3 more.

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