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Mazda 3

Black · Diesel · 2017 · 2,191 cc

W5 SWMMOT history

W5 SWM is a black diesel Mazda 3 first used on 1 Sept 2017. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 68,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

W5 SWM black Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
68,182 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 SWM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,191 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
1 Sept 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 SWM was last recorded at 68,182 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 4,599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Sept 2025: 53,583 miles, lower than 58,909 miles on 30 Aug 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
63,583 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,599 miles
Average per year
6,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,182 miles
  • 2025 – 63,583 miles
  • 2024 – 58,909 miles
  • 2023 – 53,855 miles
  • 2022 – 49,438 miles
  • 2021 – 43,225 miles
  • 2020 – 31,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,182 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 31 Aug 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,182 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    68,182 miles
    Test number
    627566928542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail68,182 miles (+4,599)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,182 miles
    Test number
    214367944039
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass63,583 miles (+10,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    63,583 miles
    Test number
    275152602769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail53,583 miles (-5,326)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,583 miles
    Test number
    552216774524
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass58,909 miles (+5,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    58,909 miles
    Test number
    660972436207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass53,855 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    53,855 miles
    Test number
    433482296429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail53,855 miles (+4,417)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,855 miles
    Test number
    740493783517
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass49,438 miles (+6,213)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    49,438 miles
    Test number
    645512457948
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack on window (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged small cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass43,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    43,225 miles
    Test number
    861015016802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail43,224 miles (+11,452)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,224 miles
    Test number
    399724943671
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  11. Pass31,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    31,772 miles
    Test number
    446683926460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 SWM

Does W5 SWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 SWM is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 SWM?
The MOT on W5 SWM is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 SWM done?
W5 SWM was recorded at 68,182 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 6,048 miles a year.
Has W5 SWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 SWM has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on W5 SWM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Sept 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on W5 SWM find?
W5 SWM passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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