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Mazda 3

Red · Petrol · 2015 · 1,998 cc

V18 LLSMOT history

V18 LLS is a red petrol Mazda 3 first used on 6 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 55,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

V18 LLS red Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
55,312 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 LLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
6 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 LLS was last recorded at 55,312 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 2,043 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,269 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,043 miles
Average per year
5,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,312 miles
  • 2025 – 53,269 miles
  • 2024 – 51,183 miles
  • 2023 – 49,015 miles
  • 2022 – 47,152 miles
  • 2021 – 43,477 miles
  • 2020 – 34,482 miles
  • 2019 – 19,920 miles
  • 2017 – 10,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,312 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 21 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,312 miles (+2,043)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    55,312 miles
    Test number
    339845810801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,269 miles (+2,086)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    53,269 miles
    Test number
    610368890274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,183 miles (+2,168)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    51,183 miles
    Test number
    416465804222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,015 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    49,015 miles
    Test number
    776364213142
    • 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))
  5. Fail48,986 miles (+1,834)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,986 miles
    Test number
    536265118627
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass47,152 miles (+3,675)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    47,152 miles
    Test number
    485185411300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,477 miles (+8,995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    43,477 miles
    Test number
    185053190772
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody components
  8. Pass34,482 miles (+14,562)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    34,482 miles
    Test number
    832412225737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass19,920 miles (+9,358)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    19,920 miles
    Test number
    987830331363
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a cut in the outer side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has a cut in the outer side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a cut in the outer side wall
  10. Pass10,562 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    10,562 miles
    Test number
    899903541660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail10,560 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,560 miles
    Test number
    136990309158
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about V18 LLS

Does V18 LLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 LLS is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 LLS?
The MOT on V18 LLS is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 LLS done?
V18 LLS was recorded at 55,312 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 5,194 miles a year.
Has V18 LLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 LLS has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on V18 LLS 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 V18 LLS find?
V18 LLS passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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