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Mazda 3

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

S70 GEPMOT history

S70 GEP is a silver petrol Mazda 3 first used on 12 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 86,333 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

S70 GEP silver Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
86,333 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S70 GEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S70 GEP was last recorded at 86,333 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 1,618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,715 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,618 miles
Average per year
6,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,333 miles
  • 2024 – 84,715 miles
  • 2023 – 80,920 miles
  • 2022 – 70,250 miles
  • 2021 – 54,438 miles
  • 2020 – 49,260 miles
  • 2019 – 42,750 miles
  • 2018 – 36,510 miles
  • 2017 – 34,495 miles
  • 2016 – 30,246 miles
  • 2015 – 20,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,333 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Plus suspension components (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,333 miles4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    86,333 miles
    Test number
    862042168353
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Plus suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail86,333 miles (+1,618)2 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,333 miles
    Test number
    959442147614
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Plus suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass84,715 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    84,715 miles
    Test number
    398837361947
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Fail84,715 miles (+3,795)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,715 miles
    Test number
    749232614477
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass80,920 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    80,920 miles
    Test number
    391034827665
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail80,920 miles (+10,670)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,920 miles
    Test number
    302049432719
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass70,250 miles (+1)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    70,250 miles
    Test number
    862781087526
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail70,249 miles (+15,811)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,249 miles
    Test number
    775411630112
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass54,438 miles (+5,178)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    54,438 miles
    Test number
    983459441298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,260 miles (+6,510)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    49,260 miles
    Test number
    977352444984
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass42,750 miles (+6,240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    42,750 miles
    Test number
    182378110159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  12. Pass36,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    36,510 miles
    Test number
    444212152632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail36,510 miles (+2,015)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,510 miles
    Test number
    804238682087
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass34,495 miles (+4,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    34,495 miles
    Test number
    419986715017
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade wearing.

  15. Pass30,246 miles (+9,568)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    30,246 miles
    Test number
    604630183131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    20,678 miles
    Test number
    271899972859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S70 GEP

Does S70 GEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S70 GEP is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S70 GEP?
The MOT on S70 GEP is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S70 GEP done?
S70 GEP was recorded at 86,333 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 6,453 miles a year.
Has S70 GEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S70 GEP has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S70 GEP 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 S70 GEP find?
S70 GEP passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 4 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 3 more.

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