
Mazda 3
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc
V5 RTMMOT history
V5 RTM is a black diesel Mazda 3 first used on 16 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 106,164 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 May 2027
- Mileage
- 106,164 mi
- At MOT on 7 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,866 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 RTM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- 3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 16 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 RTM was last recorded at 106,164 miles on 7 May 2026, 3,790 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 102,374 miles · 6 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,790 miles
- Average per year
- 6,866 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 106,164 miles
- 2025 – 102,374 miles
- 2024 – 98,580 miles
- 2023 – 93,953 miles
- 2022 – 89,881 miles
- 2021 – 85,454 miles
- 2020 – 80,004 miles
- 2019 – 74,196 miles
- 2018 – 62,234 miles
- 2017 – 53,694 miles
- 2016 – 37,368 miles
- 2015 – 29,614 miles
What the latest MOT found
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
16 tests since 14 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,164 miles (+3,790)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2027
- Odometer
- 106,164 miles
- Test number
- 792262199355
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass102,374 miles (+3,794)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2026
- Odometer
- 102,374 miles
- Test number
- 580792449084
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns os along treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass98,580 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2025
- Odometer
- 98,580 miles
- Test number
- 517396660139
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail98,580 miles (+4,627)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,580 miles
- Test number
- 786094519425
- MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass93,953 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2024
- Odometer
- 93,953 miles
- Test number
- 990158233314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,952 miles (+4,071)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,952 miles
- Test number
- 636791881708
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass89,881 miles (+4,427)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2023
- Odometer
- 89,881 miles
- Test number
- 264127567958
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,454 miles (+105)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 85,454 miles
- Test number
- 501948275362
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail85,349 miles (+5,345)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,349 miles
- Test number
- 414545642722
- MajorRear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass80,004 miles (+5,808)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 80,004 miles
- Test number
- 488622400361
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes, fuel pipes, engine or suspension components
Pass74,196 miles (+11,962)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 74,196 miles
- Test number
- 793673548017
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads 75% worn
Pass62,234 miles (+8,540)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 62,234 miles
- Test number
- 369550729174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,694 miles (+5,824)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 53,694 miles
- Test number
- 228654212099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,870 miles (+10,502)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 47,870 miles
- Test number
- 530291303208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,368 miles (+7,754)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 37,368 miles
- Test number
- 845126598103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,614 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 29,614 miles
- Test number
- 575533375050
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about V5 RTM
- Does V5 RTM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 RTM is valid until 9 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V5 RTM?
- The MOT on V5 RTM is valid until 9 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V5 RTM done?
- V5 RTM was recorded at 106,164 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 6,866 miles a year.
- Has V5 RTM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 RTM has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on V5 RTM 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 V5 RTM find?
- V5 RTM passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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