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Mazda 3

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LS61 BNZMOT history

LS61 BNZ is a grey diesel Mazda 3 first used on 17 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 99,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

LS61 BNZ grey Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
99,542 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 BNZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
17 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 BNZ was last recorded at 99,542 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 6,751 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,791 miles · 2 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
6,751 miles
Average per year
6,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,542 miles
  • 2024 – 92,791 miles
  • 2023 – 87,059 miles
  • 2022 – 87,032 miles
  • 2021 – 79,511 miles
  • 2020 – 73,350 miles
  • 2019 – 68,221 miles
  • 2018 – 59,136 miles
  • 2017 – 48,787 miles
  • 2016 – 38,856 miles
  • 2015 – 32,794 miles
  • 2014 – 32,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,542 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light inop
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySmell in car coming from engine bay

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 14 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,542 miles (+6,751)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    99,542 miles
    Test number
    537369217528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySmell in car coming from engine bay

  2. Pass92,791 miles (+5,732)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    92,791 miles
    Test number
    367991143870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,059 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    87,059 miles
    Test number
    164131780634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail87,032 miles (+7,521)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,032 miles
    Test number
    317491519309
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass79,511 miles (+6,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    79,511 miles
    Test number
    756988850479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass73,350 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,350 miles
    Test number
    510037815662
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail73,350 miles (+5,129)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,350 miles
    Test number
    169186604030
    • Repaired at testReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass68,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,221 miles
    Test number
    386286243192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail68,221 miles (+9,085)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,221 miles
    Test number
    155774843886
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass59,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    59,136 miles
    Test number
    313097633012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail59,136 miles (+10,349)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,136 miles
    Test number
    871390164287
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass48,787 miles (+9,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    48,787 miles
    Test number
    771618568258
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres worn close to the wear bars

  13. Pass38,856 miles (+6,062)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    38,856 miles
    Test number
    151787368237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,794 miles (+793)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    32,794 miles
    Test number
    224507320997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,001 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    32,001 miles
    Test number
    995647784281
    • NoteDamage to o/s/f of vehicle
    • NoteTested in wet conditions

Questions about LS61 BNZ

Does LS61 BNZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS61 BNZ expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS61 BNZ?
The MOT on LS61 BNZ expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS61 BNZ done?
LS61 BNZ was recorded at 99,542 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 6,128 miles a year.
Has LS61 BNZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 BNZ has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LS61 BNZ 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 BNZ find?
LS61 BNZ passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front fog light inop; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 5 more.

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