Mazda 3
Silver · Petrol · 2015 · 1,998 cc
985 BDLMOT history
985 BDL is a silver petrol Mazda 3 first used on 5 Feb 2015. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 47,558 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 47,558 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 9 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,674 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 985 BDL
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- 3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 5 Feb 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
985 BDL was last recorded at 47,558 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 3,437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 44,121 miles · 20 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,437 miles
- Average per year
- 3,674 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 47,558 miles
- 2025 – 44,121 miles
- 2024 – 41,191 miles
- 2023 – 36,578 miles
- 2022 – 31,448 miles
- 2021 – 27,825 miles
- 2020 – 24,387 miles
- 2019 – 21,358 miles
- 2018 – 18,377 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass47,558 miles
- MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced passenger side skirt area to chassis damaged but not weaken structer (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
11 tests since 29 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass47,558 miles (+3,437)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 47,558 miles
- Test number
- 275945405926
- MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced passenger side skirt area to chassis damaged but not weaken structer (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass44,121 miles (+2,930)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 44,121 miles
- Test number
- 237832544769
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass41,191 miles (+4,613)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 41,191 miles
- Test number
- 228250984785
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresher from rear view mirror
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower arms bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass36,578 miles (+5,130)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 36,578 miles
- Test number
- 665030604554
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass31,448 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 31,448 miles
- Test number
- 626584554759
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail31,448 miles (+3,623)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,448 miles
- Test number
- 702947471816
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass27,825 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 27,825 miles
- Test number
- 303434720017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,825 miles (+3,438)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,825 miles
- Test number
- 841734968402
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass24,387 miles (+3,029)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 24,387 miles
- Test number
- 175685554536
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass21,358 miles (+2,981)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 21,358 miles
- Test number
- 243827948623
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,377 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 18,377 miles
- Test number
- 192614388439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 985 BDL
- What vehicle is registration 985 BDL currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 985 BDL on a silver petrol Mazda 3 first used on 5 Feb 2015. 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 985 BDL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 985 BDL is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 985 BDL?
- The MOT on 985 BDL is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 985 BDL done?
- 985 BDL was recorded at 47,558 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 3,674 miles a year.
- Has 985 BDL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 985 BDL has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on 985 BDL 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 985 BDL find?
- 985 BDL passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: rear windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.
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