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Mazda 3

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LS61 RZTMOT history

LS61 RZT is a silver diesel Mazda 3 first used on 29 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 115,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

LS61 RZT silver Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
115,164 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 RZT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 RZT was last recorded at 115,164 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,996 miles · 25 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
168 miles
Average per year
7,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,164 miles
  • 2024 – 107,617 miles
  • 2022 – 100,866 miles
  • 2021 – 92,890 miles
  • 2020 – 85,551 miles
  • 2019 – 79,966 miles
  • 2018 – 74,707 miles
  • 2017 – 64,177 miles
  • 2016 – 53,504 miles
  • 2015 – 42,432 miles
  • 2014 – 31,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,164 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to the exhaust system

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,164 miles (+168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    115,164 miles
    Test number
    997783626658
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the exhaust system
  2. Fail114,996 miles (+7,379)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,996 miles
    Test number
    956412111620
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust system.
  3. Pass107,617 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    107,617 miles
    Test number
    420942766655
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail107,617 miles (+6,751)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,617 miles
    Test number
    381847997963
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass100,866 miles (+7,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    100,866 miles
    Test number
    108850954905
    • 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))
  6. Pass92,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    92,890 miles
    Test number
    684966538618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail92,890 miles (+7,339)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,890 miles
    Test number
    692047319764
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass85,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,551 miles
    Test number
    508008034846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail85,551 miles (+5,585)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,551 miles
    Test number
    671641274769
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass79,966 miles (+5,259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,966 miles
    Test number
    870325368974
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass74,707 miles (+10,530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    74,707 miles
    Test number
    842994965101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass64,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    64,177 miles
    Test number
    398365797722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail64,177 miles (+10,673)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,177 miles
    Test number
    190797167456
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  14. Pass53,504 miles (+11,072)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    53,504 miles
    Test number
    734753440388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,432 miles (+10,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    42,432 miles
    Test number
    839186313390
    • AdvisoryUnable to get a smoke test reading the emissions are too clean
  16. Pass31,621 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,621 miles
    Test number
    596331154241
    • NoteAdvise offside front wiper split
    • NoteUnable to get a smoke test reading the emissions are too clean

Questions about LS61 RZT

Does LS61 RZT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 RZT is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS61 RZT?
The MOT on LS61 RZT is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 RZT done?
LS61 RZT was recorded at 115,164 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 7,495 miles a year.
Has LS61 RZT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 RZT has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS61 RZT 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 RZT find?
LS61 RZT passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; corrosion to the exhaust system.

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