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Mazda 3

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

L18 AHPMOT history

L18 AHP is a silver petrol Mazda 3 first used on 3 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 50,058 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

L18 AHP silver Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
50,058 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,995 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 AHP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 AHP was last recorded at 50,058 miles on 11 May 2026, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,014 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
44 miles
Average per year
2,995 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,058 miles
  • 2025 – 50,014 miles
  • 2024 – 49,541 miles
  • 2023 – 48,759 miles
  • 2022 – 47,137 miles
  • 2021 – 38,793 miles
  • 2020 – 31,348 miles
  • 2019 – 28,813 miles
  • 2018 – 25,314 miles
  • 2017 – 21,800 miles
  • 2016 – 18,051 miles
  • 2015 – 15,193 miles
  • 2014 – 11,981 miles
  • 2013 – 9,147 miles
  • 2012 – 6,907 miles
  • 2011 – 5,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,058 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner & outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,058 miles (+44)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    50,058 miles
    Test number
    877145245621
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass50,014 miles (+473)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    50,014 miles
    Test number
    332158913238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass49,541 miles (+782)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    49,541 miles
    Test number
    979959644772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass48,759 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    48,759 miles
    Test number
    188922492441
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail48,736 miles (+1,599)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,736 miles
    Test number
    368942774138
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass47,137 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    47,137 miles
    Test number
    787252268995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail47,132 miles (+8,339)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,132 miles
    Test number
    931308126380
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass38,793 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    38,793 miles
    Test number
    311926161136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail38,705 miles (+7,357)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,705 miles
    Test number
    541054214251
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass31,348 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    31,348 miles
    Test number
    611647236165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,080 miles (+2,267)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    31,080 miles
    Test number
    161158595560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,813 miles (+3,499)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    28,813 miles
    Test number
    975607695569
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  13. Pass25,314 miles (+3,514)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    25,314 miles
    Test number
    728914335387
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80-85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear both brake hose ferrels corroded

  14. Pass21,800 miles (+3,749)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    21,800 miles
    Test number
    246568228937
    • AdvisoryFront WIPERS SMEAR SCREEN
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear BOTH TYRES PERISHED & WORN ON INNER EDGE

  15. Pass18,051 miles (+2,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    18,051 miles
    Test number
    419533638149
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Pass15,193 miles (+3,212)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    15,193 miles
    Test number
    226568865116
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOs front seat belt frayed slightly

  17. Pass11,981 miles (+2,834)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    11,981 miles
    Test number
    345778464158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,147 miles (+2,240)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    9,147 miles
    Test number
    408988863105
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  19. Pass6,907 miles (+1,508)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    6,907 miles
    Test number
    837381972127
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn low on edges (on raised tread)

  20. Pass5,399 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    5,399 miles
    Test number
    137364861182
    • NoteBrake fluid damage to O/S/F chassis leg
    • NoteBrake fluid level close to min level
    • NoteTwist on O/S/F seat belt

Questions about L18 AHP

Does L18 AHP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 AHP is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 AHP?
The MOT on L18 AHP is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 AHP done?
L18 AHP was recorded at 50,058 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 2,995 miles a year.
Has L18 AHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 AHP has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on L18 AHP 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 L18 AHP find?
L18 AHP passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 6 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded, and 3 more.

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