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Mazda 3

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc

K18 PAOMOT history

K18 PAO is a silver petrol Mazda 3 first used on 17 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 110,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

K18 PAO silver Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
110,138 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,418 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 PAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
17 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 PAO was last recorded at 110,138 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 4,737 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,401 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,737 miles
Average per year
5,418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,138 miles
  • 2025 – 105,401 miles
  • 2024 – 99,631 miles
  • 2023 – 93,411 miles
  • 2022 – 87,932 miles
  • 2021 – 82,214 miles
  • 2020 – 78,462 miles
  • 2019 – 75,391 miles
  • 2018 – 72,380 miles
  • 2017 – 67,825 miles
  • 2016 – 59,906 miles
  • 2015 – 56,949 miles
  • 2014 – 45,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,138 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,138 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    110,138 miles
    Test number
    263788278090
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail110,135 miles (+4,734)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,135 miles
    Test number
    518642034083
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass105,401 miles (+5,770)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    105,401 miles
    Test number
    371451570586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
  4. Pass99,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    99,631 miles
    Test number
    227696145259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail99,631 miles (+6,220)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,631 miles
    Test number
    849916952236
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  6. Pass93,411 miles (+5,479)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    93,411 miles
    Test number
    977456231435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,932 miles (+5,718)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    87,932 miles
    Test number
    457221145326
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged nearside and offside (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass82,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    82,214 miles
    Test number
    790579654475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail82,214 miles (+3,752)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,214 miles
    Test number
    503676684535
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass78,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    78,462 miles
    Test number
    395422945029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,462 miles (+3,071)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,462 miles
    Test number
    512268284556
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing Right side Reflector is slightly broken (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass75,391 miles (+3,011)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    75,391 miles
    Test number
    533284703636
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  13. Pass72,380 miles (+4,555)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,380 miles
    Test number
    606732024138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,825 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    67,825 miles
    Test number
    694586770170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
  15. Fail67,825 miles (+7,919)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,825 miles
    Test number
    919219469712
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
  16. Pass59,906 miles (+2,957)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    59,906 miles
    Test number
    419779805936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,949 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,949 miles
    Test number
    679805735864
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail56,934 miles (+11,295)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,934 miles
    Test number
    888990496032
    • FailureFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre inner out of shape
  19. Pass45,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    45,639 miles
    Test number
    988586264239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 PAO

Does K18 PAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 PAO is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 PAO?
The MOT on K18 PAO is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 PAO done?
K18 PAO was recorded at 110,138 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 5,418 miles a year.
Has K18 PAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 PAO has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on K18 PAO 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 K18 PAO find?
K18 PAO passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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