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Mazda 3

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,998 cc

V16 HVSMOT history

V16 HVS is a black petrol Mazda 3 first used on 5 Feb 2016. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 51,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

V16 HVS black Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
51,138 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,809 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 HVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
5 Feb 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 HVS was last recorded at 51,138 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 7,758 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Feb 2022: 10,371 miles, lower than 28,439 miles on 3 Mar 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
43,380 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,758 miles
Average per year
4,809 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,138 miles
  • 2025 – 43,380 miles
  • 2024 – 33,062 miles
  • 2023 – 20,037 miles
  • 2022 – 10,785 miles
  • 2021 – 28,439 miles
  • 2020 – 21,446 miles
  • 2019 – 17,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,138 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 5 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,138 miles (+7,758)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    51,138 miles
    Test number
    148880491696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass43,380 miles (+10,318)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    43,380 miles
    Test number
    875657485926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass33,062 miles (+13,025)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    33,062 miles
    Test number
    890698746739
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass20,037 miles (+9,252)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    20,037 miles
    Test number
    693940384437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged, ok at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass10,785 miles (+414)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    10,785 miles
    Test number
    967486619758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail10,371 miles (-18,068)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,371 miles
    Test number
    891120302059
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass28,439 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    28,439 miles
    Test number
    178702259876
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail28,439 miles (+6,993)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,439 miles
    Test number
    781780897014
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass21,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    21,446 miles
    Test number
    317109292208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass21,446 miles (+4,240)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    21,446 miles
    Test number
    307491610579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass17,206 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    17,206 miles
    Test number
    897734236157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about V16 HVS

Does V16 HVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 HVS is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V16 HVS?
The MOT on V16 HVS is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V16 HVS done?
V16 HVS was recorded at 51,138 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 4,809 miles a year.
Has V16 HVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 HVS has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on V16 HVS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Feb 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V16 HVS find?
V16 HVS passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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