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Mazda 3

Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,598 cc

S26 EHCMOT history

S26 EHC is a blue petrol Mazda 3 first used on 28 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 78,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

S26 EHC blue Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
78,144 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 EHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
28 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 EHC was last recorded at 78,144 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,122 miles · 4 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
4,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,144 miles
  • 2025 – 74,160 miles
  • 2024 – 71,223 miles
  • 2023 – 68,485 miles
  • 2022 – 65,869 miles
  • 2021 – 62,136 miles
  • 2020 – 57,989 miles
  • 2019 – 53,640 miles
  • 2018 – 47,575 miles
  • 2017 – 40,848 miles
  • 2016 – 33,683 miles
  • 2015 – 26,125 miles
  • 2014 – 18,770 miles
  • 2013 – 18,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,144 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • 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 2024
  • AdvisoryN/s/f bumper slightly damaged.

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 lens deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Headlamp lens deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,144 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    78,144 miles
    Test number
    876336773637
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f bumper slightly damaged.

  2. Fail78,144 miles (+22)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,144 miles
    Test number
    521330775483
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f bumper slightly damaged.

  3. Fail78,122 miles (+3,962)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,122 miles
    Test number
    588211021103
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension components corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass74,160 miles (+49)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    74,160 miles
    Test number
    390617106269
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail74,111 miles (+2,888)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,111 miles
    Test number
    458172288522
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass71,223 miles (+2,738)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    71,223 miles
    Test number
    435640178475
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass68,485 miles (+2,616)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    68,485 miles
    Test number
    930881427891
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass65,869 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    65,869 miles
    Test number
    611131686083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail65,869 miles (+3,733)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,869 miles
    Test number
    854916428281
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass62,136 miles (+4,147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    62,136 miles
    Test number
    166214587523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass57,989 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    57,989 miles
    Test number
    271864831350
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check underside fully due to covers

  12. Fail57,989 miles (+4,349)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,989 miles
    Test number
    457965046448
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check underside fully due to covers

  13. Pass53,640 miles (+6,065)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    53,640 miles
    Test number
    576211869544
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear high level brake light not working

  14. Pass47,575 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    47,575 miles
    Test number
    861753868464
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail47,575 miles (+6,727)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,575 miles
    Test number
    702866861589
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass40,848 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    40,848 miles
    Test number
    217567762117
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light no working

  17. Fail40,822 miles (+7,139)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,822 miles
    Test number
    113798571037
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light no working

  18. Pass33,683 miles (+7,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    33,683 miles
    Test number
    372902655966
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working

  19. Pass26,125 miles (+7,355)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    26,125 miles
    Test number
    247229805210
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working

  20. Pass18,770 miles (+690)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    18,770 miles
    Test number
    277960814200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    18,080 miles
    Test number
    119229963219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 EHC

Does S26 EHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 EHC is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 EHC?
The MOT on S26 EHC is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 EHC done?
S26 EHC was recorded at 78,144 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 4,630 miles a year.
Has S26 EHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 EHC has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S26 EHC 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 S26 EHC find?
S26 EHC passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 6 more.

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