Mazda logo

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.

LX54 VOT blue Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
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
Get reminders for LX54 VOT in the free Driver Codes app

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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass135,960 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Pass71,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,508 miles
    Test number
    349173251191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. Pass62,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    62,544 miles
    Test number
    927822115199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. Pass52,603 miles (+6,352)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,603 miles
    Test number
    266461704134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,251 miles (+14,603)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    46,251 miles
    Test number
    658502523255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,648 miles (-2,973)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    31,648 miles
    Test number
    177949122240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,621 miles (+2,810)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    34,621 miles
    Test number
    497350131225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. Pass28,008 miles (+2,938)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    28,008 miles
    Test number
    510873339272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    25,070 miles
    Test number
    492285348234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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)
  24. 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.

Browse all LX54V 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.