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Mazda 3

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,560 cc

W5 DFYMOT history

W5 DFY is a black diesel Mazda 3 first used on 23 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 89,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

W5 DFY black Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
89,024 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 DFY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
23 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 DFY was last recorded at 89,024 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,021 miles · 11 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,024 miles
  • 2024 – 88,035 miles
  • 2023 – 86,398 miles
  • 2022 – 84,370 miles
  • 2021 – 81,843 miles
  • 2020 – 79,908 miles
  • 2019 – 77,338 miles
  • 2018 – 72,240 miles
  • 2017 – 65,521 miles
  • 2016 – 59,417 miles
  • 2015 – 50,083 miles
  • 2014 – 40,703 miles
  • 2013 – 30,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,024 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Coolant level on min

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly misshaped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,024 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    89,024 miles
    Test number
    947517557406
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail89,021 miles (+986)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,021 miles
    Test number
    635130439604
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass88,035 miles (+1,637)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    88,035 miles
    Test number
    930983392747
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass86,398 miles (+2,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    86,398 miles
    Test number
    950603611980
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Pass84,370 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    84,370 miles
    Test number
    599675972041
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level on min
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly misshaped
  6. Fail84,368 miles (+2,525)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,368 miles
    Test number
    736701665388
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level on min
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly misshaped
  7. Pass81,843 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    81,843 miles
    Test number
    270494335016
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp intermittant
  8. Fail81,843 miles (+1,935)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,843 miles
    Test number
    572964120275
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp intermittant
  9. Pass79,908 miles (+2,570)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    79,908 miles
    Test number
    516831809119
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Reversing lamps intermittent
  10. Pass77,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,338 miles
    Test number
    597428341397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,338 miles (+5,098)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,338 miles
    Test number
    339791983576
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass72,240 miles (+6,719)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    72,240 miles
    Test number
    530781732138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass65,521 miles (+6,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    65,521 miles
    Test number
    419137068126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass59,417 miles (+9,334)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    59,417 miles
    Test number
    105702141612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    50,083 miles
    Test number
    866839897202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,083 miles (+9,380)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,083 miles
    Test number
    488266874401
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  17. Pass40,703 miles (+10,028)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    40,703 miles
    Test number
    975404454341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    30,675 miles
    Test number
    187828343305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 DFY

Does W5 DFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 DFY is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on W5 DFY?
The MOT on W5 DFY is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 DFY done?
W5 DFY was recorded at 89,024 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 4,859 miles a year.
Has W5 DFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 DFY has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on W5 DFY 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 W5 DFY find?
W5 DFY passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 1 more.

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