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Mazda 3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

MEG 80MOT history

MEG 80 is a blue petrol Mazda 3 first used on 9 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 81,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

MEG 80 blue Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
81,387 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MEG 80
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MEG 80 was last recorded at 81,387 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 5,676 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,711 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,676 miles
Average per year
4,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,387 miles
  • 2025 – 75,711 miles
  • 2024 – 71,012 miles
  • 2023 – 68,820 miles
  • 2022 – 66,368 miles
  • 2021 – 65,265 miles
  • 2019 – 61,972 miles
  • 2018 – 55,436 miles
  • 2017 – 51,891 miles
  • 2016 – 46,771 miles
  • 2015 – 31,330 miles
  • 2014 – 21,944 miles
  • 2013 – 18,116 miles
  • 2012 – 11,126 miles
  • 2011 – 7,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,387 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge/tyre wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure over exhaust middle section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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 Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,387 miles (+5,676)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    81,387 miles
    Test number
    298452220642
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge/tyre wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure over exhaust middle section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass75,711 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    75,711 miles
    Test number
    534468079158
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail75,694 miles (+4,682)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,694 miles
    Test number
    173539275642
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass71,012 miles (+2,192)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    71,012 miles
    Test number
    897059291741
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking/slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryMiddle heat shield deteriorated

  5. Pass68,820 miles (+2,452)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,820 miles
    Test number
    219530332307
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass66,368 miles (+1,103)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    66,368 miles
    Test number
    629076717324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,265 miles (+3,293)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    65,265 miles
    Test number
    397763684724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,972 miles (+6,536)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,972 miles
    Test number
    328233748910
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has surface corrosion

  9. Pass55,436 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    55,436 miles
    Test number
    190501265700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Fail55,436 miles (+3,545)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,436 miles
    Test number
    875677291066
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Pass51,891 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    51,891 miles
    Test number
    163646948717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Fail51,872 miles (+5,101)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,872 miles
    Test number
    460248960458
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass46,771 miles (+11,082)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    46,771 miles
    Test number
    652190443246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryThe osf inner rack joint has play
    • AdvisoryThe osf tyre has wear on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Pass35,689 miles (+4,359)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    35,689 miles
    Test number
    598845995471
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass31,330 miles (+9,386)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    31,330 miles
    Test number
    447414395186
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass21,944 miles (+3,828)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    21,944 miles
    Test number
    896388574141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,116 miles (+6,990)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    18,116 miles
    Test number
    806374883179
    • NoteSlight wear to both front tyres on inner edges

  18. Pass11,126 miles (+3,362)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    11,126 miles
    Test number
    189138432142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    7,764 miles
    Test number
    106468241143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MEG 80

What vehicle is registration MEG 80 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MEG 80 on a blue petrol Mazda 3 first used on 9 Jun 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does MEG 80 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MEG 80 is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on MEG 80?
The MOT on MEG 80 is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MEG 80 done?
MEG 80 was recorded at 81,387 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 4,823 miles a year.
Has MEG 80 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MEG 80 has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on MEG 80 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 MEG 80 find?
MEG 80 passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area; nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge, and 6 more.

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