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Mazda 3

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

K21 WTEMOT history

K21 WTE is a black petrol Mazda 3 first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 150,108 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

K21 WTE black Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
150,108 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 WTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 WTE was last recorded at 150,108 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 6,692 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,416 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,692 miles
Average per year
9,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,108 miles
  • 2025 – 143,416 miles
  • 2024 – 137,003 miles
  • 2023 – 129,202 miles
  • 2022 – 122,845 miles
  • 2021 – 116,909 miles
  • 2020 – 112,129 miles
  • 2019 – 97,287 miles
  • 2018 – 80,858 miles
  • 2017 – 78,780 miles
  • 2016 – 71,494 miles
  • 2015 – 62,464 miles
  • 2014 – 50,694 miles
  • 2013 – 37,233 miles
  • 2012 – 27,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,108 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,108 miles (+6,692)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    150,108 miles
    Test number
    753958916407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,416 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    143,416 miles
    Test number
    287442230596
    • AdvisoryFront Engine under tray deformed.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail143,416 miles (+6,413)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,416 miles
    Test number
    236993494131
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Engine under tray deformed.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass137,003 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    137,003 miles
    Test number
    146995919805
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail137,003 miles (+7,801)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,003 miles
    Test number
    145443683495
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass129,202 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,202 miles
    Test number
    860039805900
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail129,202 miles (+6,357)1 dangerous5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,202 miles
    Test number
    519806894592
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass122,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    122,845 miles
    Test number
    635174050405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail122,845 miles (+5,936)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,845 miles
    Test number
    390189783406
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  10. Pass116,909 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    116,909 miles
    Test number
    639553056862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail116,909 miles (+4,780)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,909 miles
    Test number
    751450696816
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass112,129 miles (+14,842)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    112,129 miles
    Test number
    516875832078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass97,287 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    97,287 miles
    Test number
    192657989822
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderside has corrosion

  14. Fail97,287 miles (+16,429)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,287 miles
    Test number
    439600159061
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderside has corrosion

  15. Pass80,858 miles (+2,078)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    80,858 miles
    Test number
    834229583198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    78,780 miles
    Test number
    583104389072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,780 miles (+7,286)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,780 miles
    Test number
    253210350025
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass71,494 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    71,494 miles
    Test number
    107133506969
    • 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)

  19. Fail71,494 miles (+9,030)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,494 miles
    Test number
    991306915579
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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)

  20. Pass62,464 miles (+11,770)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    62,464 miles
    Test number
    341185245746
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking badly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking badly on inner edge

  21. Pass50,694 miles (+13,461)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    50,694 miles
    Test number
    945046874261
    • NoteOffside rear caliper damp where handbrake spindle enters caliper

  22. Pass37,233 miles (+10,026)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,233 miles
    Test number
    589999963292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    27,207 miles
    Test number
    856972272262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,207 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,207 miles
    Test number
    669481272216
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K21 WTE

Does K21 WTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 WTE is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 WTE?
The MOT on K21 WTE is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 WTE done?
K21 WTE was recorded at 150,108 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 9,154 miles a year.
Has K21 WTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 WTE has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on K21 WTE 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 K21 WTE find?
K21 WTE passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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