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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

3 DALMOT history

3 DAL is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 25 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 43,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

3 DAL blue Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
43,828 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,303 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
3 DAL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

3 DAL was last recorded at 43,828 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 2,060 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,768 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,060 miles
Average per year
2,303 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 43,828 miles
  • 2024 – 41,768 miles
  • 2023 – 40,397 miles
  • 2022 – 39,177 miles
  • 2021 – 37,297 miles
  • 2020 – 34,860 miles
  • 2019 – 32,545 miles
  • 2018 – 26,829 miles
  • 2017 – 24,952 miles
  • 2016 – 22,908 miles
  • 2015 – 21,059 miles
  • 2014 – 17,866 miles
  • 2013 – 14,668 miles
  • 2012 – 11,850 miles
  • 2011 – 9,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,828 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil more than a light misting but not considered excessive (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil more than a light misting but not considered excessive (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, cracking on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,828 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    43,828 miles
    Test number
    676765179206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil more than a light misting but not considered excessive (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil more than a light misting but not considered excessive (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, cracking on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail43,828 miles (+2,060)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,828 miles
    Test number
    598385616047
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades deteriorated and starting to split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil more than a light misting but not considered excessive (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil more than a light misting but not considered excessive (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, cracking on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass41,768 miles (+1,371)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    41,768 miles
    Test number
    722458014672
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf and nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass40,397 miles (+1,220)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    40,397 miles
    Test number
    158051589516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass39,177 miles (+1,880)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    39,177 miles
    Test number
    264483112447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass37,297 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    37,297 miles
    Test number
    784647914086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail37,295 miles (+2,435)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,295 miles
    Test number
    719001318862
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass34,860 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    34,860 miles
    Test number
    939891181179
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail34,860 miles (+2,315)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,860 miles
    Test number
    584049961770
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lens starting to haze/discolour (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass32,545 miles (+4,409)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    32,545 miles
    Test number
    380335946160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,136 miles (+1,307)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    28,136 miles
    Test number
    662327659352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,829 miles (+1,877)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    26,829 miles
    Test number
    163184362710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,952 miles (+2,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    24,952 miles
    Test number
    194049480296
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on edges

  14. Pass22,908 miles (+1,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    22,908 miles
    Test number
    153937635431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass21,059 miles (+3,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,059 miles
    Test number
    937777575010
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass17,866 miles (+3,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    17,866 miles
    Test number
    566139754028
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass14,668 miles (+2,818)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    14,668 miles
    Test number
    567830663011
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass11,850 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    11,850 miles
    Test number
    448032362000
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail11,850 miles (+2,033)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,850 miles
    Test number
    265362762036
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail9,817 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,817 miles
    Test number
    126256171045
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass9,817 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    9,817 miles
    Test number
    756166471027
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about 3 DAL

What vehicle is registration 3 DAL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 3 DAL on a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 25 Mar 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 3 DAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 3 DAL is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 3 DAL?
The MOT on 3 DAL is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 3 DAL done?
3 DAL was recorded at 43,828 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 2,303 miles a year.
Has 3 DAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 3 DAL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on 3 DAL 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 3 DAL find?
3 DAL passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil more than a light misting but not considered excessive; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the outer sidewall, and 4 more.

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