Mazda logo

Mazda 3

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LS61 AFEMOT history

LS61 AFE is a silver petrol Mazda 3 first used on 23 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 141,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

LS61 AFE silver Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
141,361 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,672 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LS61 AFE in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 AFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 AFE was last recorded at 141,361 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 82 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,279 miles · 27 May 2026
Between the last two tests
82 miles
Average per year
9,672 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,361 miles
  • 2025 – 135,038 miles
  • 2024 – 127,449 miles
  • 2023 – 119,716 miles
  • 2022 – 112,880 miles
  • 2021 – 107,316 miles
  • 2020 – 100,417 miles
  • 2019 – 95,237 miles
  • 2018 – 82,974 miles
  • 2017 – 73,182 miles
  • 2016 – 61,865 miles
  • 2015 – 42,737 miles
  • 2014 – 27,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,361 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 65 R15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,361 miles (+82)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    141,361 miles
    Test number
    172789541114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail141,279 miles (+6,241)7 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,279 miles
    Test number
    472993953287
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass135,038 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    135,038 miles
    Test number
    811976815095
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail135,038 miles (+7,589)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,038 miles
    Test number
    923799122022
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass127,449 miles (+7,733)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    127,449 miles
    Test number
    513565790012
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  6. Pass119,716 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    119,716 miles
    Test number
    190685872998
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 65 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail119,689 miles (+6,809)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,689 miles
    Test number
    134578263809
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 65 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass112,880 miles (+5,564)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    112,880 miles
    Test number
    947799600184
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass107,316 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    107,316 miles
    Test number
    943709848491
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail107,297 miles (+6,880)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,297 miles
    Test number
    837257222091
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass100,417 miles (+5,180)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    100,417 miles
    Test number
    627009201537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,237 miles (+12,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    95,237 miles
    Test number
    386060298125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass82,974 miles (+9,792)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    82,974 miles
    Test number
    256482451793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,182 miles (+11,317)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    73,182 miles
    Test number
    189163004190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,865 miles (+19,128)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    61,865 miles
    Test number
    318885469158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,737 miles (+14,768)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    42,737 miles
    Test number
    636229718709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    27,969 miles
    Test number
    215453054214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 AFE

Does LS61 AFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 AFE is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 AFE?
The MOT on LS61 AFE is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 AFE done?
LS61 AFE was recorded at 141,361 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 9,672 miles a year.
Has LS61 AFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 AFE has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 AFE 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 LS61 AFE find?
LS61 AFE passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

Related registrations

Browse all LS61A registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.