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Mazda 3

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

K18 SMDMOT history

K18 SMD is a silver petrol Mazda 3 first used on 29 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 130,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2024.

K18 SMD silver Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2025
Mileage
130,264 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,082 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 SMD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 SMD was last recorded at 130,264 miles on 8 Oct 2024, 7,361 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,903 miles · 12 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
7,361 miles
Average per year
7,082 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 130,264 miles
  • 2023 – 122,903 miles
  • 2022 – 118,407 miles
  • 2021 – 112,037 miles
  • 2020 – 106,432 miles
  • 2019 – 101,152 miles
  • 2018 – 94,304 miles
  • 2017 – 90,186 miles
  • 2016 – 85,473 miles
  • 2015 – 79,152 miles
  • 2014 – 67,337 miles
  • 2013 – 57,755 miles
  • 2012 – 49,336 miles
  • 2011 – 40,768 miles
  • 2010 – 32,165 miles
  • 2009 – 23,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,264 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,264 miles (+7,361)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    130,264 miles
    Test number
    590164330869
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass122,903 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    122,903 miles
    Test number
    266162777763
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail122,901 miles (+4,494)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,901 miles
    Test number
    956395014095
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass118,407 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    118,407 miles
    Test number
    484721770323
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail118,407 miles (+6,370)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,407 miles
    Test number
    233597958610
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass112,037 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,037 miles
    Test number
    152410288089
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail112,035 miles (+5,603)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,035 miles
    Test number
    973213138681
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass106,432 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,432 miles
    Test number
    422613989363
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail106,430 miles (+5,278)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,430 miles
    Test number
    826072918258
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass101,152 miles (+6,848)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    101,152 miles
    Test number
    293623967146
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass94,304 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    94,304 miles
    Test number
    434279939424
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail94,304 miles (+4,118)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,304 miles
    Test number
    490943076114
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass90,186 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    90,186 miles
    Test number
    941644633099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Fail90,184 miles (+4,711)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,184 miles
    Test number
    480639955177
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass85,473 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    85,473 miles
    Test number
    439456761573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front Tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

  16. Fail85,473 miles (+50)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,473 miles
    Test number
    636604369267
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front Tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

  17. Fail85,423 miles (+6,271)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,423 miles
    Test number
    773657193794
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis lower arm in contact with chassis. (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition.

  18. Pass79,152 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    79,152 miles
    Test number
    809443708164
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryCoolant and oil low
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension and components
    • AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted
    • AdvisoryItem(s) removed from drivers view

  19. Fail79,152 miles (+11,815)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,152 miles
    Test number
    922812420194
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryCoolant and oil low
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension and components
    • AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted
    • AdvisoryItem(s) removed from drivers view

  20. Pass67,337 miles (+9,582)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    67,337 miles
    Test number
    299668644271
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass57,755 miles (+8,419)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    57,755 miles
    Test number
    938800373218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust corroded at support hangers
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r tyre beginning to wear on inner edge

  22. Pass49,336 miles (+8,568)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    49,336 miles
    Test number
    245513272232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,768 miles (+8,603)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,768 miles
    Test number
    349086751418
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChild seat not secure in adult belt

  24. Pass32,165 miles (+8,566)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    32,165 miles
    Test number
    810121260270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,599 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    23,599 miles
    Test number
    250919559294
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about K18 SMD

Does K18 SMD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K18 SMD expired on 11 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K18 SMD?
The MOT on K18 SMD expired on 11 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K18 SMD done?
K18 SMD was recorded at 130,264 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2024, an average of 7,082 miles a year.
Has K18 SMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 SMD has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on K18 SMD 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 SMD find?
K18 SMD passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 3 more.

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