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Mazda 3

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

X18 OWLMOT history

X18 OWL is a blue petrol Mazda 3 first used on 17 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 147,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2024.

X18 OWL blue Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2025
Mileage
147,265 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2024
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 OWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 OWL was last recorded at 147,265 miles on 9 Sept 2024, 10,382 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,883 miles · 12 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
10,382 miles
Average per year
9,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 147,265 miles
  • 2023 – 136,883 miles
  • 2022 – 123,775 miles
  • 2021 – 112,157 miles
  • 2020 – 101,555 miles
  • 2019 – 88,153 miles
  • 2018 – 78,957 miles
  • 2017 – 67,500 miles
  • 2016 – 55,265 miles
  • 2015 – 49,242 miles
  • 2014 – 43,964 miles
  • 2013 – 37,337 miles
  • 2012 – 30,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,265 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust heatshield slightly loose
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,265 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    147,265 miles
    Test number
    577042563780
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heatshield slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail147,265 miles (+10,382)1 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,265 miles
    Test number
    174521044208
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heatshield slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass136,883 miles (+27)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    136,883 miles
    Test number
    489547161238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail136,856 miles (+13,081)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,856 miles
    Test number
    389824909255
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass123,775 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    123,775 miles
    Test number
    653174404765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail123,775 miles (+11,618)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,775 miles
    Test number
    424587819051
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass112,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    112,157 miles
    Test number
    948092786762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail112,157 miles (+10,602)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,157 miles
    Test number
    863379984870
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass101,555 miles (+13,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    101,555 miles
    Test number
    886920073896
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass88,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    88,153 miles
    Test number
    173430805016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,419 miles (+9,462)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,419 miles
    Test number
    459436756892
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn in centre, and perished.

  12. Pass78,957 miles (+11,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    78,957 miles
    Test number
    296709692819
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass67,500 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    67,500 miles
    Test number
    990901343059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres un-evanly worn on inner edges

  14. Fail67,500 miles (+12,235)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,500 miles
    Test number
    913307751501
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50 17 (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres un-evanly worn on inner edges

  15. Pass55,265 miles (+6,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,265 miles
    Test number
    479942997323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass49,242 miles (+5,278)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,242 miles
    Test number
    606315285042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,964 miles (+6,627)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,964 miles
    Test number
    105780974061
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass37,337 miles (+6,569)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,337 miles
    Test number
    475474873010
    • NoteRear 205/50V17 tyres perished

  19. Pass30,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,768 miles
    Test number
    367463972001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X18 OWL

Does X18 OWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X18 OWL expired on 11 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X18 OWL?
The MOT on X18 OWL expired on 11 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X18 OWL done?
X18 OWL was recorded at 147,265 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2024, an average of 9,325 miles a year.
Has X18 OWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 OWL has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on X18 OWL 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 X18 OWL find?
X18 OWL passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2024 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front exhaust heatshield slightly loose, and 6 more.

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