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Mazda 3

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc

S40 BRHMOT history

S40 BRH is a black petrol Mazda 3 first used on 31 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 93,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

S40 BRH black Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
93,600 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 BRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 BRH was last recorded at 93,600 miles on 7 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,599 miles · 5 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,600 miles
  • 2025 – 89,782 miles
  • 2024 – 85,274 miles
  • 2023 – 79,928 miles
  • 2022 – 73,886 miles
  • 2021 – 67,960 miles
  • 2020 – 63,432 miles
  • 2019 – 57,309 miles
  • 2018 – 51,432 miles
  • 2017 – 46,105 miles
  • 2016 – 41,222 miles
  • 2015 – 30,589 miles
  • 2014 – 21,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,600 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated signs off slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti role bar drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,600 miles (+1)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    93,600 miles
    Test number
    781927032827
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated signs off slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti role bar drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail93,599 miles (+3,817)1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,599 miles
    Test number
    276646439409
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated signs off slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti role bar drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass89,782 miles (+4,508)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    89,782 miles
    Test number
    294387360848
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded NSR/OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass85,274 miles (+5,346)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    85,274 miles
    Test number
    338539744903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,928 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    79,928 miles
    Test number
    662961778679
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail79,907 miles (+6,021)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,907 miles
    Test number
    220245849439
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured ani roll bar drop link broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass73,886 miles (+5,926)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    73,886 miles
    Test number
    108710266601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,960 miles (+4,528)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    67,960 miles
    Test number
    402867657630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,432 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    63,432 miles
    Test number
    289581702426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail63,408 miles (+6,099)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,408 miles
    Test number
    170696500633
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass57,309 miles (+5,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,309 miles
    Test number
    622307580726
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass51,432 miles (+5,327)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    51,432 miles
    Test number
    210159098489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,105 miles (+4,883)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    46,105 miles
    Test number
    377835347634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,222 miles (+10,633)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    41,222 miles
    Test number
    348323977051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,589 miles (+9,055)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,589 miles
    Test number
    717515565013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    21,534 miles
    Test number
    719487974053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 BRH

Does S40 BRH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 BRH is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 BRH?
The MOT on S40 BRH is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 BRH done?
S40 BRH was recorded at 93,600 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 5,938 miles a year.
Has S40 BRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 BRH has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 BRH 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 S40 BRH find?
S40 BRH passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated signs off slight leak; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 1 more.

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