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Mazda 3

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

S44 RTRMOT history

S44 RTR is a blue petrol Mazda 3 first used on 31 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 226,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

S44 RTR blue Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
226,744 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 RTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 RTR was last recorded at 226,744 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 1,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,162 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,582 miles
Average per year
12,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 226,744 miles
  • 2025 – 225,162 miles
  • 2024 – 222,780 miles
  • 2023 – 214,672 miles
  • 2022 – 202,216 miles
  • 2021 – 196,955 miles
  • 2020 – 196,375 miles
  • 2019 – 179,573 miles
  • 2018 – 158,167 miles
  • 2017 – 137,720 miles
  • 2016 – 116,729 miles
  • 2015 – 98,083 miles
  • 2014 – 80,114 miles
  • 2013 – 64,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,744 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSR NSR inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus OSR NSR lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Under body heat shields are not fully secure

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,744 miles (+1,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    226,744 miles
    Test number
    940471077696
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSR NSR inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus OSR NSR lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass225,162 miles (+2,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    225,162 miles
    Test number
    146604908459
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass222,780 miles (+8,108)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    222,780 miles
    Test number
    504259705526
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass214,672 miles (+151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    214,672 miles
    Test number
    552633133504
    • AdvisoryUnder body heat shields are not fully secure

  5. Fail214,521 miles (+12,305)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,521 miles
    Test number
    661880818604
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body heat shields are not fully secure

  6. Pass202,216 miles (+5,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    202,216 miles
    Test number
    127485555763
    • AdvisoryUnder body heat shields are not fully secure

  7. Pass196,955 miles (+580)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    196,955 miles
    Test number
    560617615957
    • AdvisoryFront Front washers provide minimum fluid to clear the windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass196,375 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    196,375 miles
    Test number
    162739749642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail196,367 miles (+16,794)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,367 miles
    Test number
    641862741719
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass179,573 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    179,573 miles
    Test number
    289264873861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail179,567 miles (+21,400)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,567 miles
    Test number
    848501228570
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass158,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    158,167 miles
    Test number
    453442639468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail158,167 miles (+20,447)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,167 miles
    Test number
    875305883610
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass137,720 miles (+666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    137,720 miles
    Test number
    652969999853
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail137,054 miles (+20,325)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,054 miles
    Test number
    799422465912
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking pipes on rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass116,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    116,729 miles
    Test number
    350031430094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail116,729 miles (+18,646)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,729 miles
    Test number
    636164910954
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail98,083 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,083 miles
    Test number
    938670825194
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass98,083 miles (+17,969)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    98,083 miles
    Test number
    997680225118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,114 miles (+16,070)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    80,114 miles
    Test number
    258929514418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,044 miles
    Test number
    668748523108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 RTR

Does S44 RTR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 RTR is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 RTR?
The MOT on S44 RTR is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 RTR done?
S44 RTR was recorded at 226,744 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 12,123 miles a year.
Has S44 RTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 RTR has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S44 RTR 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 S44 RTR find?
S44 RTR passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr nsr inner sills; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus osr nsr lower arms.

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