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Mazda 3

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

V1 PFCMOT history

V1 PFC is a blue diesel Mazda 3 first used on 28 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 88,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

V1 PFC blue Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
88,076 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 PFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 PFC was last recorded at 88,076 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 5,795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,281 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,795 miles
Average per year
5,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,076 miles
  • 2025 – 82,281 miles
  • 2024 – 76,516 miles
  • 2023 – 70,873 miles
  • 2022 – 65,827 miles
  • 2021 – 60,549 miles
  • 2020 – 58,257 miles
  • 2019 – 51,428 miles
  • 2018 – 44,596 miles
  • 2017 – 38,536 miles
  • 2016 – 31,671 miles
  • 2015 – 24,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,076 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension rusty

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,076 miles (+5,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    88,076 miles
    Test number
    993550611618
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension rusty

  2. Pass82,281 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    82,281 miles
    Test number
    682731735716
    • 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 Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Mounting arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Mounting arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail82,281 miles (+5,765)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,281 miles
    Test number
    784435118263
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Mounting arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Mounting arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass76,516 miles (+5,643)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    76,516 miles
    Test number
    594871798170
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And associated components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under-body corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And associated components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass70,873 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    70,873 miles
    Test number
    275193047372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail70,873 miles (+5,046)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,873 miles
    Test number
    808358278364
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass65,827 miles (+5,278)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,827 miles
    Test number
    587207039287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,549 miles (+2,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    60,549 miles
    Test number
    680266635732
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass58,257 miles (+6,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    58,257 miles
    Test number
    131282802410
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass51,428 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    51,428 miles
    Test number
    422619469384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail51,427 miles (+6,831)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,427 miles
    Test number
    499411168113
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  12. Pass44,596 miles (+6,060)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,596 miles
    Test number
    576509776190
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads appear to be getting low
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to deteriate
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testable items

  13. Pass38,536 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    38,536 miles
    Test number
    624964517831
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testable items

  14. Fail38,536 miles (+6,865)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,536 miles
    Test number
    771143428504
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testable items

  15. Pass31,671 miles (+7,020)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,671 miles
    Test number
    191390108691
    • AdvisoryAltered internal headlamp adjuster to recheck headlamp aim
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryWiper blades smearing screen

  16. Pass24,651 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,651 miles
    Test number
    687226485019
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail24,651 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,651 miles
    Test number
    835356385044
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about V1 PFC

Does V1 PFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 PFC is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 PFC?
The MOT on V1 PFC is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 PFC done?
V1 PFC was recorded at 88,076 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 5,771 miles a year.
Has V1 PFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 PFC has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V1 PFC 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 V1 PFC find?
V1 PFC passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear suspension rusty.

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