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Mazda 3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

V23 MCHMOT history

V23 MCH is a blue petrol Mazda 3 first used on 5 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 135,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

V23 MCH blue Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
135,928 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 MCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 MCH was last recorded at 135,928 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 98 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,830 miles · 1 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
98 miles
Average per year
6,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,928 miles
  • 2025 – 132,616 miles
  • 2024 – 129,203 miles
  • 2023 – 125,045 miles
  • 2022 – 120,251 miles
  • 2021 – 117,080 miles
  • 2020 – 116,017 miles
  • 2019 – 113,174 miles
  • 2018 – 106,019 miles
  • 2017 – 90,973 miles
  • 2016 – 76,766 miles
  • 2015 – 63,903 miles
  • 2014 – 52,628 miles
  • 2013 – 50,215 miles
  • 2012 – 41,892 miles
  • 2011 – 33,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,928 miles
  • AdvisoryInner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,928 miles (+98)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    135,928 miles
    Test number
    454597668257
    • AdvisoryInner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail135,830 miles (+3,214)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,830 miles
    Test number
    205916148358
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,616 miles (+3,413)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    132,616 miles
    Test number
    708540075761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,203 miles (+4,158)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    129,203 miles
    Test number
    289345870585
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass125,045 miles (+4,794)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    125,045 miles
    Test number
    234512792245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,251 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    120,251 miles
    Test number
    736189546768
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail120,251 miles (+3,171)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,251 miles
    Test number
    814542667032
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass117,080 miles (+1,063)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    117,080 miles
    Test number
    463475612347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass116,017 miles (+2,843)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    116,017 miles
    Test number
    187050279713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,174 miles (+7,155)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    113,174 miles
    Test number
    917224426580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,019 miles (+15,046)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    106,019 miles
    Test number
    892015776537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    90,973 miles
    Test number
    982593824884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail90,973 miles (+14,207)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,973 miles
    Test number
    190619208949
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass76,766 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    76,766 miles
    Test number
    889351308371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail76,766 miles (+12,863)4 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,766 miles
    Test number
    845505169881
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass63,903 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    63,903 miles
    Test number
    377759255006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail63,903 miles (+11,275)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,903 miles
    Test number
    167319155060
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a puncture

  18. Pass52,628 miles (+2,413)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    52,628 miles
    Test number
    998969744074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,215 miles (+8,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    50,215 miles
    Test number
    768703283189
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass41,892 miles (+8,437)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    41,892 miles
    Test number
    598797602285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    33,455 miles
    Test number
    468587201296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V23 MCH

Does V23 MCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 MCH is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V23 MCH?
The MOT on V23 MCH is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 MCH done?
V23 MCH was recorded at 135,928 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 6,970 miles a year.
Has V23 MCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 MCH has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V23 MCH 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 V23 MCH find?
V23 MCH passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.

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