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Mazda 3

Red · Petrol · 2016 · 1,998 cc

S18 FLVMOT history

S18 FLV is a red petrol Mazda 3 first used on 5 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 46,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

S18 FLV red 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
46,422 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,939 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 FLV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
5 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 FLV was last recorded at 46,422 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 3,930 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
42,492 miles · 30 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,930 miles
Average per year
3,939 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,422 miles
  • 2025 – 42,492 miles
  • 2024 – 38,637 miles
  • 2023 – 34,083 miles
  • 2022 – 29,946 miles
  • 2021 – 25,193 miles
  • 2020 – 21,812 miles
  • 2019 – 18,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,422 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 7 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,422 miles (+3,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    46,422 miles
    Test number
    681498812115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass42,492 miles (+3,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    42,492 miles
    Test number
    439378413473
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass38,637 miles (+4,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    38,637 miles
    Test number
    405910536566
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass34,083 miles (+4,137)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    34,083 miles
    Test number
    652539425791
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass29,946 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    29,946 miles
    Test number
    580907039263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail29,945 miles (+4,752)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,945 miles
    Test number
    504323963667
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass25,193 miles (+3,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    25,193 miles
    Test number
    316997070756
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass21,812 miles (+3,234)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    21,812 miles
    Test number
    647418909488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass18,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    18,578 miles
    Test number
    845974638907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 FLV

Does S18 FLV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 FLV is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 FLV?
The MOT on S18 FLV 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 S18 FLV done?
S18 FLV was recorded at 46,422 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 3,939 miles a year.
Has S18 FLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 FLV has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S18 FLV 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 S18 FLV find?
S18 FLV passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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