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Mazda 3

Red · Petrol · 2014 · 1,998 cc

C8 DHHMOT history

C8 DHH is a red petrol Mazda 3 first used on 29 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 51,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

C8 DHH red Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
51,651 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,763 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 DHH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
29 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 DHH was last recorded at 51,651 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 2,857 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
48,794 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,857 miles
Average per year
3,763 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,651 miles
  • 2025 – 48,794 miles
  • 2024 – 45,703 miles
  • 2023 – 42,490 miles
  • 2022 – 39,192 miles
  • 2021 – 35,526 miles
  • 2020 – 32,129 miles
  • 2019 – 27,824 miles
  • 2018 – 23,001 miles
  • 2017 – 17,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,651 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL. (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,651 miles (+2,857)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    51,651 miles
    Test number
    425533142616
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass48,794 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    48,794 miles
    Test number
    358685697827
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail48,794 miles (+3,091)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,794 miles
    Test number
    751238354893
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass45,703 miles (+3,213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    45,703 miles
    Test number
    317235278352
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass42,490 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    42,490 miles
    Test number
    563449627509
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail42,490 miles (+3,298)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,490 miles
    Test number
    820983950774
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass39,192 miles (+3,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    39,192 miles
    Test number
    964387148105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass35,526 miles (+3,397)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    35,526 miles
    Test number
    797137466125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,129 miles (+4,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    32,129 miles
    Test number
    474463930435
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass27,824 miles (+4,823)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    27,824 miles
    Test number
    757854518912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,001 miles (+5,967)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    23,001 miles
    Test number
    203915064282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    17,034 miles
    Test number
    200008023089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 DHH

Does C8 DHH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 DHH is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 DHH?
The MOT on C8 DHH is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 DHH done?
C8 DHH was recorded at 51,651 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 3,763 miles a year.
Has C8 DHH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 DHH has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 DHH 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 C8 DHH find?
C8 DHH passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear lower coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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