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Mazda 3

Blue · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

S17 KWAMOT history

S17 KWA is a blue petrol Mazda 3 first used on 7 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 134,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

S17 KWA blue Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
134,785 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 KWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
7 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 KWA was last recorded at 134,785 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,579 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
206 miles
Average per year
9,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,785 miles
  • 2024 – 128,194 miles
  • 2023 – 118,913 miles
  • 2022 – 106,278 miles
  • 2021 – 92,976 miles
  • 2020 – 79,860 miles
  • 2019 – 69,465 miles
  • 2017 – 55,688 miles
  • 2016 – 39,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,785 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Both rear tyres has cracking at tread areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear sub frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,785 miles (+206)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    134,785 miles
    Test number
    840520392841
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail134,579 miles (+6,385)1 dangerous2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,579 miles
    Test number
    808338664424
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass128,194 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    128,194 miles
    Test number
    690407558093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail128,194 miles (+9,281)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,194 miles
    Test number
    771085002983
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass118,913 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    118,913 miles
    Test number
    809973947998
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres has cracking at tread areas
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components

  6. Fail118,905 miles (+12,627)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,905 miles
    Test number
    140171989396
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres has cracking at tread areas
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components

  7. Pass106,278 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    106,278 miles
    Test number
    794039412665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail106,275 miles (+13,299)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,275 miles
    Test number
    987410287949
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Pass92,976 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    92,976 miles
    Test number
    230755830674
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail92,945 miles (+13,085)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,945 miles
    Test number
    587229402504
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre wearing thin at inner edge

  11. Pass79,860 miles (+129)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,860 miles
    Test number
    216699758133
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDERCOVER FRONT+SIDES

  12. Fail79,731 miles (+10,266)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,731 miles
    Test number
    791940469726
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on markers (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald on inside edge

  13. Pass69,465 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,465 miles
    Test number
    213359008997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,447 miles (+13,759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2020
    Odometer
    69,447 miles
    Test number
    377346534848
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass55,688 miles (+15,831)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    55,688 miles
    Test number
    572067707074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,857 miles (+3,141)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    39,857 miles
    Test number
    324730575347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    36,716 miles
    Test number
    872572338119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S17 KWA

Does S17 KWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 KWA is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S17 KWA?
The MOT on S17 KWA is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 KWA done?
S17 KWA was recorded at 134,785 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 9,964 miles a year.
Has S17 KWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 KWA has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S17 KWA 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 S17 KWA find?
S17 KWA passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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