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Mazda 3

Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 1,998 cc

C8 HETMOT history

C8 HET is a blue petrol Mazda 3 first used on 14 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 65,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

C8 HET blue Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
65,538 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 HET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
14 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 HET was last recorded at 65,538 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 6,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
59,446 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,092 miles
Average per year
5,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,538 miles
  • 2025 – 59,446 miles
  • 2024 – 54,362 miles
  • 2023 – 50,238 miles
  • 2022 – 47,268 miles
  • 2021 – 42,841 miles
  • 2020 – 40,693 miles
  • 2019 – 29,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,538 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp crackedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth front wipers slightly smearing
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 15 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,538 miles (+6,092)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    65,538 miles
    Test number
    710512447139
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 lamp cracked
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers slightly smearing
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  2. Pass59,446 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    59,446 miles
    Test number
    612494903459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the limit, strongly advise to replace (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp cracked
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slightly smearing
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  3. Fail59,443 miles (+5,081)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,443 miles
    Test number
    145159309795
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the limit, strongly advise to replace (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp cracked
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slightly smearing
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  4. Pass54,362 miles (+4,124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    54,362 miles
    Test number
    672951148898
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass50,238 miles (+2,970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    50,238 miles
    Test number
    323504398384
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres rubber deteriorated between treads
  6. Pass47,268 miles (+4,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    47,268 miles
    Test number
    610644672196
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres slightly cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  7. Pass42,841 miles (+2,148)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    42,841 miles
    Test number
    205701140277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,693 miles (+10,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    40,693 miles
    Test number
    714003320974
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wiper Split/Smearing
  9. Pass29,846 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    29,846 miles
    Test number
    928344852674
    • AdvisoryFront pads getting low
  10. Fail29,842 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,842 miles
    Test number
    122226970562
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront pads getting low

Questions about C8 HET

Does C8 HET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 HET is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 HET?
The MOT on C8 HET is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 HET done?
C8 HET was recorded at 65,538 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 5,107 miles a year.
Has C8 HET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 HET has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 HET 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 HET find?
C8 HET passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 9 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes covered in grease; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes covered in grease; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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