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Mazda 3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

S28 MPCMOT history

S28 MPC is a black petrol Mazda 3 first used on 18 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 212,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

S28 MPC black Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2026
Mileage
212,897 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 MPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 MPC was last recorded at 212,897 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 6,239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,658 miles · 30 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
6,239 miles
Average per year
9,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 212,897 miles
  • 2024 – 206,658 miles
  • 2023 – 200,001 miles
  • 2022 – 193,068 miles
  • 2021 – 184,383 miles
  • 2020 – 180,768 miles
  • 2019 – 173,102 miles
  • 2018 – 159,194 miles
  • 2017 – 147,763 miles
  • 2016 – 136,393 miles
  • 2015 – 125,241 miles
  • 2014 – 112,699 miles
  • 2013 – 101,996 miles
  • 2012 – 90,414 miles
  • 2011 – 77,761 miles
  • 2010 – 63,637 miles
  • 2009 – 54,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,897 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (very slighty damaged) (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (and most suspension components) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses are slightly faded
  • AdvisoryStonechips in windscreen
  • AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers are fitted which restrict inspection of some components

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass212,897 miles2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    212,897 miles
    Test number
    563988055487
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (very slighty damaged) (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (and most suspension components) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses are slightly faded
    • AdvisoryStonechips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers are fitted which restrict inspection of some components

  2. Fail212,892 miles (+6,234)4 major2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,892 miles
    Test number
    367826062820
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (inner sill structure) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (very slighty damaged) (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (and most suspension components) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses are slightly faded
    • AdvisoryStonechips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers are fitted which restrict inspection of some components

  3. Pass206,658 miles (+6,657)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    206,658 miles
    Test number
    626228827704
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is wearing slightly smooth on outer edge (not badly)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing slightly smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNumber of stonechips in windscreen (not affecting drivers view of the road)
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to underbody / chassis and outer sills (not excessively)
    • AdvisorySome surface corrosion to front and rear subframes and suspension components in places (not badly)

  4. Pass200,001 miles (+10)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    200,001 miles
    Test number
    632631796221
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexie pipe worn
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge - recommend replace

  5. Fail199,991 miles (+6,923)1 dangerous2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,991 miles
    Test number
    728638214638
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexie pipe worn
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge - recommend replace

  6. Pass193,068 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    193,068 miles
    Test number
    785828124106
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm - front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear - slightly out of shape on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail193,068 miles (+8,685)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,068 miles
    Test number
    462881445707
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm - front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear - slightly out of shape on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass184,383 miles (+3,615)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    184,383 miles
    Test number
    825501801693
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view number of small stonechips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront flexi exhaust section in slightly poor condition
    • AdvisorySome oil dampness under engine area
    • AdvisorySome surface corrosion to underbody in places

  9. Pass180,768 miles (+7,666)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    180,768 miles
    Test number
    575136841420
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor stonechip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch slave cylinder pipe slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass173,102 miles (+131)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    173,102 miles
    Test number
    959661045931
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail172,971 miles (+13,777)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,971 miles
    Test number
    915000891957
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass159,194 miles (+11,431)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    159,194 miles
    Test number
    590256287103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass147,763 miles (+11,370)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    147,763 miles
    Test number
    980577253226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Windscreen chipped (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Windscreen chipped (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass136,393 miles (+11,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    136,393 miles
    Test number
    531264704752
    • AdvisoryNumber of stone chips in windscreen

  15. Pass125,241 miles (+329)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    125,241 miles
    Test number
    988123940709
    • AdvisoryEarly deteriation to nearside trailing arm front bush
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads starting to get low
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWiper blades slightly worn

  16. Fail124,912 miles (+12,213)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,912 miles
    Test number
    460051756174
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEarly deteriation to nearside trailing arm front bush
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads starting to get low
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWiper blades slightly worn

  17. Pass112,699 miles (+10,703)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    112,699 miles
    Test number
    138326884247
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s dip beam appears to be of lower intensity than n/s

  18. Pass101,996 miles (+11,582)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    101,996 miles
    Test number
    359535293299
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust
    • NoteO/s headlight pattern/light output poor

  19. Pass90,414 miles (+12,653)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    90,414 miles
    Test number
    996908392243
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass77,761 miles (+14,124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    77,761 miles
    Test number
    649741191275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass63,637 miles (+9,469)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    63,637 miles
    Test number
    373762790259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    54,168 miles
    Test number
    472993699264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S28 MPC

Does S28 MPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S28 MPC expired on 5 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S28 MPC?
The MOT on S28 MPC expired on 5 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S28 MPC done?
S28 MPC was recorded at 212,897 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 9,944 miles a year.
Has S28 MPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 MPC has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S28 MPC 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 S28 MPC find?
S28 MPC passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 13 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (very slighty damaged), and 12 more.

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