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Mazda 3

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

LS56 WDCMOT history

LS56 WDC is a silver petrol Mazda 3 first used on 30 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 99,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

LS56 WDC silver Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
99,443 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 WDC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 WDC was last recorded at 99,443 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,432 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
5,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,443 miles
  • 2024 – 94,880 miles
  • 2023 – 89,198 miles
  • 2022 – 83,861 miles
  • 2021 – 80,048 miles
  • 2020 – 72,554 miles
  • 2019 – 59,637 miles
  • 2018 – 50,950 miles
  • 2017 – 40,956 miles
  • 2016 – 32,682 miles
  • 2015 – 30,606 miles
  • 2014 – 27,476 miles
  • 2013 – 23,378 miles
  • 2012 – 18,469 miles
  • 2011 – 13,308 miles
  • 2010 – 11,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,443 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil suspension (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward mounting bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward mounting bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension sub-frame & suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil suspension strut/shock absorber has slight oil leakage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside suspension arm rearward rubber mounting bushes perishing & worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside suspension arm rearward rubber mounting bushes wearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 29 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,443 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    99,443 miles
    Test number
    277225132410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil suspension (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward mounting bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward mounting bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension sub-frame & suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail99,432 miles (+4,552)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,432 miles
    Test number
    289149816680
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil suspension (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward mounting bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward mounting bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension sub-frame & suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass94,880 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    94,880 miles
    Test number
    203834981480
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm offside & nearside rear rubber mounting bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil suspension strut/shock absorber slightly leaking (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension sub-frame & suspension arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail94,879 miles (+5,681)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,879 miles
    Test number
    820928077674
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm offside & nearside rear rubber mounting bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil suspension strut/shock absorber slightly leaking (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension sub-frame & suspension arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass89,198 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    89,198 miles
    Test number
    560563101551
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside suspension arm rearward rubber mounting bushes perishing & worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil suspension strut/shock absorber has slight oil leakage (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail89,155 miles (+5,294)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,155 miles
    Test number
    724870974257
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction staying on (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken suspension (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken suspension (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached offside & nearside registration plate lamps detached, insecure & not illuminating plate (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside suspension arm rearward rubber mounting bushes perishing & worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil suspension strut/shock absorber has slight oil leakage (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass83,861 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    83,861 miles
    Test number
    916508059896
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside suspension arm rearward rubber mounting bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil suspension strut/shock absorber has a slight oil leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail83,861 miles (+3,813)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,861 miles
    Test number
    122796964161
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside suspension arm rearward rubber mounting bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil suspension strut/shock absorber has a slight oil leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass80,048 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    80,048 miles
    Test number
    545804935582
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil suspension strut/shock absorber has slight oil leakage (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail80,048 miles (+7,494)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,048 miles
    Test number
    287889517388
    • Repaired at testCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil suspension strut/shock absorber has slight oil leakage (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass72,554 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    72,554 miles
    Test number
    736817103208
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged both outer (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail72,554 miles (+4,790)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,554 miles
    Test number
    923588446986
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged both outer (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass67,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,764 miles
    Test number
    851393063244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,763 miles (+8,126)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,763 miles
    Test number
    683633900631
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass59,637 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    59,637 miles
    Test number
    461934842308
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged both mirror housings (3.3 (b) (i))

  16. Fail59,637 miles (+8,687)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,637 miles
    Test number
    364354912144
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged both mirror housings (3.3 (b) (i))

  17. Pass50,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    50,950 miles
    Test number
    647729890659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,950 miles (+9,994)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,950 miles
    Test number
    153386483432
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass40,956 miles (+8,274)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    40,956 miles
    Test number
    339513793951
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass32,682 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    32,682 miles
    Test number
    226766965083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail32,682 miles (+2,076)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,682 miles
    Test number
    373294432498
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass30,606 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    30,606 miles
    Test number
    336024215095
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront brake pads worn

  23. Fail30,606 miles (+3,130)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,606 miles
    Test number
    939604715075
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront brake pads worn

  24. Fail27,476 miles4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,476 miles
    Test number
    625550724060
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass27,476 miles (+4,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    27,476 miles
    Test number
    627430724069
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass23,378 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    23,378 miles
    Test number
    917175513036
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Fail23,378 miles (+4,909)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,378 miles
    Test number
    985185913036
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass18,469 miles (+5,161)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    18,469 miles
    Test number
    435776902003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass13,308 miles (+1,584)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    13,308 miles
    Test number
    639630211054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass11,724 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    11,724 miles
    Test number
    321209420076
    • NoteFront brake pads seems low
    • NoteRear brake disc corroding

Questions about LS56 WDC

Does LS56 WDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 WDC is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS56 WDC?
The MOT on LS56 WDC is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 WDC done?
LS56 WDC was recorded at 99,443 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 5,524 miles a year.
Has LS56 WDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 WDC has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS56 WDC 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 WDC find?
LS56 WDC passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil suspension; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward mounting bush wearing; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward mounting bush wearing, and 1 more.

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