
Mazda 3
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc
LX54 VOTMOT history
LX54 VOT is a blue petrol Mazda 3 first used on 6 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 135,960 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 May 2024
- Mileage
- 135,960 mi
- At MOT on 5 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,411 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX54 VOT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- 3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 6 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 5 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX54 VOT was last recorded at 135,960 miles on 5 May 2023, 1,612 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 16 Aug 2012: 31,648 miles, lower than 34,621 miles on 18 Aug 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 134,348 miles · 5 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,612 miles
- Average per year
- 7,411 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 135,960 miles
- 2022 – 134,348 miles
- 2021 – 132,450 miles
- 2020 – 130,328 miles
- 2019 – 115,686 miles
- 2018 – 99,514 miles
- 2017 – 80,162 miles
- 2016 – 71,508 miles
- 2015 – 62,544 miles
- 2014 – 52,603 miles
- 2013 – 46,251 miles
- 2012 – 31,648 miles
- 2011 – 34,621 miles
- 2010 – 31,811 miles
- 2009 – 28,008 miles
- 2008 – 25,070 miles
- 2007 – 19,721 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and loose (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront logo grill loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advised change ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle covered with under sealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 28 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,960 miles (+1,612)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2024
- Odometer
- 135,960 miles
- Test number
- 152123934576
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and loose (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront logo grill loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advised change ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle covered with under seal
Pass134,348 miles (+1,898)1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2023
- Odometer
- 134,348 miles
- Test number
- 621879038381
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective both rear corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin advised change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront bumper slightly loose
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp have poor beam
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle covered with under seal
Pass132,450 miles (+26)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2022
- Odometer
- 132,450 miles
- Test number
- 449650660217
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail132,424 miles (+2,096)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,424 miles
- Test number
- 762586507453
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass130,328 miles (+14,642)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 130,328 miles
- Test number
- 926099561397
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear om both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass115,686 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 115,686 miles
- Test number
- 788440819168
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail115,686 miles (+16,172)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,686 miles
- Test number
- 222978931137
- MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass99,514 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 99,514 miles
- Test number
- 345967533175
- AdvisoryFront Tyres Uneven Wear
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Fail99,514 miles (+19,352)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,514 miles
- Test number
- 270770317783
- FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Tyres Uneven Wear
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Pass80,162 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 80,162 miles
- Test number
- 471924638873
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Starting to Crack & Perish
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail80,162 miles (+8,654)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,162 miles
- Test number
- 598298012176
- FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Starting to Crack & Perish
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass71,508 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 71,508 miles
- Test number
- 349173251191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,508 miles (+8,964)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,508 miles
- Test number
- 594210180794
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass62,544 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 62,544 miles
- Test number
- 927822115199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,544 miles (+9,941)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,544 miles
- Test number
- 686972415198
- FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass52,603 miles (+6,352)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 52,603 miles
- Test number
- 266461704134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,251 miles (+14,603)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 46,251 miles
- Test number
- 658502523255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,648 miles (-2,973)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 31,648 miles
- Test number
- 177949122240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,621 miles (+2,810)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 34,621 miles
- Test number
- 497350131225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,811 miles (+3,803)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 31,811 miles
- Test number
- 551371830274
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
Pass28,008 miles (+2,938)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 28,008 miles
- Test number
- 510873339272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,070 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 25,070 miles
- Test number
- 492285348234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,070 miles (+5,349)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,070 miles
- Test number
- 493375348297
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass19,721 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 19,721 miles
- Test number
- 740070147273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX54 VOT
- Does LX54 VOT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX54 VOT expired on 6 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX54 VOT?
- The MOT on LX54 VOT expired on 6 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX54 VOT done?
- LX54 VOT was recorded at 135,960 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2023, an average of 7,411 miles a year.
- Has LX54 VOT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX54 VOT has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2021.
- Has the mileage on LX54 VOT ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LX54 VOT find?
- LX54 VOT passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2023 with 9 advisories: exhaust mounting defective corroded; front oil leak, but not excessive; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and loose, and 6 more.
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