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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.

V5 RTM black Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass106,164 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass93,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    93,953 miles
    Test number
    990158233314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. Pass89,881 miles (+4,427)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    89,881 miles
    Test number
    264127567958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Pass62,234 miles (+8,540)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    62,234 miles
    Test number
    369550729174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,694 miles (+5,824)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    53,694 miles
    Test number
    228654212099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,870 miles (+10,502)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    47,870 miles
    Test number
    530291303208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,368 miles (+7,754)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    37,368 miles
    Test number
    845126598103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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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