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Mazda 3

Blue · Petrol · 2015 · 1,998 cc

T8 KAVMOT history

T8 KAV is a blue petrol Mazda 3 first used on 29 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 28,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
28,966 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 KAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
29 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 KAV was last recorded at 28,966 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 3,001 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
25,965 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,001 miles
Average per year
2,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 28,966 miles
  • 2024 – 25,965 miles
  • 2023 – 23,340 miles
  • 2022 – 21,414 miles
  • 2021 – 19,068 miles
  • 2020 – 18,231 miles
  • 2019 – 16,572 miles
  • 2018 – 13,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,966 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 19 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,966 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    28,966 miles
    Test number
    274961753073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail28,964 miles (+2,999)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,964 miles
    Test number
    788581683868
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass25,965 miles (+2,625)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    25,965 miles
    Test number
    207545477074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))

  4. Pass23,340 miles (+1,926)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    23,340 miles
    Test number
    295924153286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass21,414 miles (+2,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    21,414 miles
    Test number
    560123887534
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass19,068 miles (+837)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    19,068 miles
    Test number
    395586695239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass18,231 miles (+1,659)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    18,231 miles
    Test number
    328598224003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass16,572 miles (+3,465)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    16,572 miles
    Test number
    820134537492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass13,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    13,107 miles
    Test number
    358630538386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 KAV

Does T8 KAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 KAV is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 KAV?
The MOT on T8 KAV is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 KAV done?
T8 KAV was recorded at 28,966 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 2,185 miles a year.
Has T8 KAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 KAV has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T8 KAV 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 T8 KAV find?
T8 KAV passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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