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Mazda 3

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 2,261 cc

S28 VEGMOT history

S28 VEG is a black petrol Mazda 3 first used on 28 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 130,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

S28 VEG black Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
130,963 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 VEG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,261 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 VEG was last recorded at 130,963 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 3,588 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,375 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,588 miles
Average per year
8,384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,963 miles
  • 2025 – 127,375 miles
  • 2024 – 124,785 miles
  • 2023 – 120,388 miles
  • 2022 – 116,153 miles
  • 2021 – 106,234 miles
  • 2020 – 94,283 miles
  • 2019 – 84,155 miles
  • 2018 – 70,233 miles
  • 2017 – 55,509 miles
  • 2016 – 45,812 miles
  • 2015 – 37,917 miles
  • 2014 – 28,961 miles
  • 2013 – 21,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,963 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,963 miles (+3,588)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    130,963 miles
    Test number
    533390775305
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass127,375 miles (+2,590)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    127,375 miles
    Test number
    327174143206
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bottom ball joint not seated correctly in arm
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,785 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    124,785 miles
    Test number
    660316404747
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail124,784 miles (+4,396)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,784 miles
    Test number
    114212194458
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative mount broken from suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative seized (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass120,388 miles (+4,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    120,388 miles
    Test number
    241356553381
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass116,153 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    116,153 miles
    Test number
    638955399825
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail116,152 miles (+9,918)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,152 miles
    Test number
    260836283095
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass106,234 miles (+11,951)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    106,234 miles
    Test number
    626225904783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,283 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    94,283 miles
    Test number
    301641658569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,281 miles (+10,126)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,281 miles
    Test number
    910381995483
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit now (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass84,155 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    84,155 miles
    Test number
    604313792940
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail84,145 miles (+13,912)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,145 miles
    Test number
    848359671931
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass70,233 miles (+14,724)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    70,233 miles
    Test number
    187708012732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass55,509 miles (+9,697)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    55,509 miles
    Test number
    140728343510
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWear on discs

  15. Pass45,812 miles (+7,895)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    45,812 miles
    Test number
    216709085729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,917 miles (+8,956)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    37,917 miles
    Test number
    386155715063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,961 miles (+7,380)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    28,961 miles
    Test number
    405500214038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,581 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    21,581 miles
    Test number
    138951413447
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCracks in nearside rear tyre tread
    • NoteCracks in offside rear tyre tread

Questions about S28 VEG

Does S28 VEG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 VEG is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S28 VEG?
The MOT on S28 VEG is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S28 VEG done?
S28 VEG was recorded at 130,963 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 8,384 miles a year.
Has S28 VEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 VEG has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S28 VEG 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 VEG find?
S28 VEG passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 11 advisories: front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.

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