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Mazda 3

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

LS56 WCAMOT history

LS56 WCA is a grey petrol Mazda 3 first used on 26 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 83,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2024.

LS56 WCA grey Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2025
Mileage
83,949 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2024
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 WCA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 WCA was last recorded at 83,949 miles on 30 Jan 2024, 60 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,889 miles · 24 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
60 miles
Average per year
5,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 83,949 miles
  • 2023 – 83,889 miles
  • 2022 – 79,675 miles
  • 2021 – 75,170 miles
  • 2020 – 70,756 miles
  • 2019 – 64,539 miles
  • 2018 – 58,584 miles
  • 2017 – 52,884 miles
  • 2016 – 46,553 miles
  • 2015 – 40,727 miles
  • 2014 – 33,899 miles
  • 2013 – 26,565 miles
  • 2012 – 20,443 miles
  • 2011 – 12,375 miles
  • 2010 – 6,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,949 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,949 miles (+60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    83,949 miles
    Test number
    207324465641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail83,889 miles (+110)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,889 miles
    Test number
    410566241739
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail83,779 miles (+4,104)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,779 miles
    Test number
    579255301089
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass79,675 miles (+157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    79,675 miles
    Test number
    921833738752
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail79,518 miles (+4,348)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,518 miles
    Test number
    755831341087
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass75,170 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    75,170 miles
    Test number
    315627418191
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail75,170 miles (+4,414)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,170 miles
    Test number
    468076184974
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass70,756 miles (+6,217)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,756 miles
    Test number
    192501434243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,539 miles (+112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,539 miles
    Test number
    192609939992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail64,427 miles (+5,843)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,427 miles
    Test number
    421818841461
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass58,584 miles (+5,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    58,584 miles
    Test number
    728091132618
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass52,884 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    52,884 miles
    Test number
    305641245747
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail52,884 miles (+6,331)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,884 miles
    Test number
    425656448172
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass46,553 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    46,553 miles
    Test number
    830764208400
    • AdvisoryDamage to the Nearside sill
    • AdvisoryDamage to the offside front crossmember
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail46,551 miles (+5,824)1 failure2 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,551 miles
    Test number
    789664798389
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryDamage to the Nearside sill
    • AdvisoryDamage to the offside front crossmember
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass40,727 miles (+6,828)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    40,727 miles
    Test number
    877641095098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,899 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    33,899 miles
    Test number
    145247794049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail33,899 miles (+7,334)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,899 miles
    Test number
    749497194055
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass26,565 miles (+6,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    26,565 miles
    Test number
    755868993059
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass20,443 miles (+8,068)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    20,443 miles
    Test number
    719642802144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,375 miles (+5,378)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    12,375 miles
    Test number
    759651821004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass6,997 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    6,997 miles
    Test number
    181104100039
    • NoteA cut on n/s/f tyre
    • NoteO/s/f mirror casing damaged

Questions about LS56 WCA

Does LS56 WCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 WCA expired on 29 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 WCA?
The MOT on LS56 WCA expired on 29 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 WCA done?
LS56 WCA was recorded at 83,949 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2024, an average of 5,469 miles a year.
Has LS56 WCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 WCA has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS56 WCA 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 LS56 WCA find?
LS56 WCA passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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