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Mazda MX-3

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,845 cc

C8 RNHMOT history

C8 RNH is a blue petrol Mazda MX-3 first used on 31 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 152,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
152,979 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 RNH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,845 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 RNH was last recorded at 152,979 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,979 miles · 10 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,979 miles
  • 2025 – 152,330 miles
  • 2024 – 151,108 miles
  • 2023 – 150,065 miles
  • 2022 – 148,661 miles
  • 2021 – 146,868 miles
  • 2020 – 145,432 miles
  • 2019 – 144,489 miles
  • 2018 – 143,129 miles
  • 2017 – 141,956 miles
  • 2016 – 139,938 miles
  • 2015 – 137,000 miles
  • 2014 – 133,606 miles
  • 2013 – 131,051 miles
  • 2012 – 127,776 miles
  • 2011 – 124,622 miles
  • 2010 – 122,194 miles
  • 2009 – 118,669 miles
  • 2008 – 115,687 miles
  • 2006 – 109,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,979 miles
  • AdvisoryBody corrosion under body
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Front Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,979 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    152,979 miles
    Test number
    530948900512
    • AdvisoryBody corrosion under body
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail152,979 miles (+649)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,979 miles
    Test number
    674525333275
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle BOTH SIDES UNDER ARCH COVERS INSECURE (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLITCH UNDER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront CORROSION AND HOLE IN FRONT CROSSMEMBER UNDER RADIATOR
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER BODY CORROSION ON ALL 4 CORNERS OF FLOOR TO SILL PANELS

  3. Pass152,330 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    152,330 miles
    Test number
    174633212834
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail152,330 miles (+1,222)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,330 miles
    Test number
    100857334618
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass151,108 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    151,108 miles
    Test number
    608719093335
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail151,108 miles (+1,043)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,108 miles
    Test number
    652791717342
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Corrosion/hole on Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass150,065 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    150,065 miles
    Test number
    781690026384
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail150,065 miles (+1,404)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,065 miles
    Test number
    523583392152
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass148,661 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    148,661 miles
    Test number
    721097178848
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail148,661 miles (+1,793)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,661 miles
    Test number
    868336583208
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sises trailing arm bushes hub side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass146,868 miles (+1,436)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    146,868 miles
    Test number
    400237694225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass145,432 miles (+943)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    145,432 miles
    Test number
    339122499727
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass144,489 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    144,489 miles
    Test number
    470421442932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail144,489 miles (+1,360)4 major16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,489 miles
    Test number
    897744161885
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass143,129 miles (+91)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    143,129 miles
    Test number
    822800882543
    • AdvisoryOffside rear seal panel slight corroded

  16. Fail143,038 miles (+1,082)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,038 miles
    Test number
    122067887933
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust system badly damage (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear seal panel slight corroded

  17. Pass141,956 miles (+2,018)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    141,956 miles
    Test number
    826246967662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass139,938 miles (+2,938)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    139,938 miles
    Test number
    227884730595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass137,000 miles (+3,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    137,000 miles
    Test number
    929908345175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass133,606 miles (+2,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    133,606 miles
    Test number
    208020954194
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass131,051 miles (+3,275)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    131,051 miles
    Test number
    469540753177
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass127,776 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    127,776 miles
    Test number
    257619742100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail127,692 miles (+3,070)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,692 miles
    Test number
    208066742193
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass124,622 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    124,622 miles
    Test number
    818321741104
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front drive shaft inner gaiter split

  25. Fail124,622 miles (+2,428)5 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,622 miles
    Test number
    298370941120
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front drive shaft inner gaiter split

  26. Pass122,194 miles (+3,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    122,194 miles
    Test number
    154865830110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass118,669 miles (+2,982)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    118,669 miles
    Test number
    833312729176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass115,687 miles (+5,832)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    115,687 miles
    Test number
    640934318167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass109,855 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    109,855 miles
    Test number
    304587056413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail109,666 miles1 dangerous10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,666 miles
    Test number
    373721326240
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about C8 RNH

Does C8 RNH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 RNH is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 RNH?
The MOT on C8 RNH is valid until 7 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 RNH done?
C8 RNH was recorded at 152,979 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 2,157 miles a year.
Has C8 RNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 RNH has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 RNH 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 RNH find?
C8 RNH passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: body corrosion under body; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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