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Mazda 3

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

S16 LBAMOT history

S16 LBA is a black petrol Mazda 3 first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2025 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 108,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2024.

S16 LBA black Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2025
Mileage
108,493 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2024
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 LBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 LBA was last recorded at 108,493 miles on 4 Aug 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,493 miles · 31 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 108,493 miles
  • 2023 – 99,714 miles
  • 2022 – 93,556 miles
  • 2021 – 84,472 miles
  • 2020 – 60,781 miles
  • 2019 – 37,708 miles
  • 2018 – 27,300 miles
  • 2017 – 24,705 miles
  • 2016 – 19,105 miles
  • 2015 – 16,428 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,493 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust NoisyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe CorrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake Hose Insecure But Adequately ClippedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Rear Coil Springs Corroded All Suspension Components Corroded SubframeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear subframe heavily corroded / condition just passed

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2023

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Front Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bumper damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 14 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,493 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    108,493 miles
    Test number
    512922570645
    • AdvisoryExhaust Noisy
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake Hose Insecure But Adequately Clipped
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear Coil Springs Corroded All Suspension Components Corroded Subframe
    • AdvisoryRear subframe heavily corroded / condition just passed

  2. Fail108,493 miles (+8,779)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,493 miles
    Test number
    882482367365
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Noisy
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake Hose Insecure But Adequately Clipped
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear Coil Springs Corroded All Suspension Components Corroded Subframe

  3. Pass99,714 miles (+239)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    99,714 miles
    Test number
    572457751214
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bumper damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing unevenly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded All suspension components corroded//sub-frame (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail99,475 miles (+5,919)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,475 miles
    Test number
    538843521407
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative not working (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bumper damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing unevenly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded All suspension components corroded//sub-frame (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass93,556 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    93,556 miles
    Test number
    676696926757
    • AdvisoryUnder body under sealed

  6. Fail93,554 miles (+9,082)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,554 miles
    Test number
    900609709828
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body under sealed

  7. Pass84,472 miles (+481)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,472 miles
    Test number
    292250478430
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper loose and damaged
    • AdvisoryFront wheelarch liners cracked and broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch siezed
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryWindscreen sticker encroaching on swept area

  8. Fail83,991 miles (+23,210)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,991 miles
    Test number
    182532642724
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has flat spot

  9. Pass60,781 miles (+72)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,781 miles
    Test number
    635154932699
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail60,709 miles (+23,001)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,709 miles
    Test number
    838301117792
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass37,708 miles (+10,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    37,708 miles
    Test number
    425114133569
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass27,300 miles (+2,595)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    27,300 miles
    Test number
    279500402498
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass24,705 miles (+5,600)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    24,705 miles
    Test number
    924577380212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,105 miles (+2,677)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    19,105 miles
    Test number
    609672785613
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass16,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    16,428 miles
    Test number
    790041724002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 LBA

Does S16 LBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S16 LBA expired on 3 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S16 LBA?
The MOT on S16 LBA expired on 3 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S16 LBA done?
S16 LBA was recorded at 108,493 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2024, an average of 10,453 miles a year.
Has S16 LBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 LBA has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S16 LBA 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 S16 LBA find?
S16 LBA passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2024 with 6 advisories: exhaust noisy; front subframe corroded; nearside front brake hose insecure but adequately clipped, and 3 more.

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