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Mazda 3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LX55 WOUMOT history

LX55 WOU is a silver petrol Mazda 3 first used on 23 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 127,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2024.

LX55 WOU silver Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2025
Mileage
127,734 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 WOU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 WOU was last recorded at 127,734 miles on 17 Sept 2024, 26,930 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,804 miles · 2 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
26,930 miles
Average per year
7,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 127,734 miles
  • 2023 – 100,804 miles
  • 2022 – 92,332 miles
  • 2020 – 90,977 miles
  • 2018 – 80,055 miles
  • 2017 – 79,834 miles
  • 2016 – 79,818 miles
  • 2015 – 78,589 miles
  • 2014 – 67,856 miles
  • 2013 – 55,383 miles
  • 2012 – 43,338 miles
  • 2011 – 29,523 miles
  • 2010 – 25,839 miles
  • 2009 – 20,457 miles
  • 2008 – 15,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,734 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,734 miles (+26,930)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    127,734 miles
    Test number
    988440954412
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass100,804 miles (+70)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    100,804 miles
    Test number
    599525746590
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened with component attacked (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened with component attacked (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail100,734 miles (+8,402)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,734 miles
    Test number
    234418727659
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underbody and suspension components
    • AdvisoryFront numberplate damaged
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/s outer cv boot damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,332 miles (+13)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,332 miles
    Test number
    629451610864
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • 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 wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail92,319 miles (+1,342)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,319 miles
    Test number
    606610892594
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • 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 wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass90,977 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    90,977 miles
    Test number
    882633603953
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail90,977 miles (+10,922)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,977 miles
    Test number
    109783718802
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass80,055 miles (+221)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    80,055 miles
    Test number
    924510458187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    79,834 miles
    Test number
    908515877617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,834 miles (+16)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,834 miles
    Test number
    704038844679
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  11. Pass79,818 miles (+1,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    79,818 miles
    Test number
    555119508483
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass78,589 miles (+10,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    78,589 miles
    Test number
    338334134242
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/s/f (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass67,856 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    67,856 miles
    Test number
    606476044342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteDamage o/s outer sill

  14. Fail67,856 miles (+12,473)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,856 miles
    Test number
    568046344365
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteDamage o/s outer sill

  15. Fail55,383 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,383 miles
    Test number
    477677743453
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass55,383 miles (+12,045)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    55,383 miles
    Test number
    665637643385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    43,338 miles
    Test number
    175932652394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail43,334 miles (+13,811)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,334 miles
    Test number
    587182052349
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass29,523 miles (+3,684)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    29,523 miles
    Test number
    477122441400
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass25,839 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    25,839 miles
    Test number
    480415050359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Fail25,839 miles (+5,382)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,839 miles
    Test number
    454024840487
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass20,457 miles (+4,935)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    20,457 miles
    Test number
    972941579227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    15,522 miles
    Test number
    581017378220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 WOU

Does LX55 WOU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 WOU expired on 2 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 WOU?
The MOT on LX55 WOU expired on 2 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 WOU done?
LX55 WOU was recorded at 127,734 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2024, an average of 7,033 miles a year.
Has LX55 WOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 WOU has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LX55 WOU 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 LX55 WOU find?
LX55 WOU passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; general under body corroded; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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