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Mazda 3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

X8 MDRMOT history

X8 MDR is a black petrol Mazda 3 first used on 28 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 117,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

X8 MDR black Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
117,319 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 MDR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 MDR was last recorded at 117,319 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 3,817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,502 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,817 miles
Average per year
5,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,319 miles
  • 2025 – 113,502 miles
  • 2024 – 111,594 miles
  • 2022 – 105,226 miles
  • 2021 – 101,559 miles
  • 2020 – 97,845 miles
  • 2019 – 91,610 miles
  • 2018 – 84,831 miles
  • 2017 – 78,295 miles
  • 2016 – 75,269 miles
  • 2015 – 69,895 miles
  • 2014 – 65,744 miles
  • 2013 – 60,231 miles
  • 2012 – 53,786 miles
  • 2011 – 46,255 miles
  • 2010 – 40,910 miles
  • 2009 – 33,594 miles
  • 2008 – 25,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,319 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,319 miles (+3,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    117,319 miles
    Test number
    697102403152
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass113,502 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    113,502 miles
    Test number
    174608052320
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail113,502 miles (+1,908)1 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,502 miles
    Test number
    807575251888
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass111,594 miles (+154)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    111,594 miles
    Test number
    357984155364
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail111,440 miles (+363)9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,440 miles
    Test number
    768333674151
    • MajorCentral Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail111,077 miles (+5,851)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,077 miles
    Test number
    266805331606
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  7. Pass105,226 miles (+3,667)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    105,226 miles
    Test number
    589614472620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass101,559 miles (+3,714)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    101,559 miles
    Test number
    276532523995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySills corroded both sides

  9. Pass97,845 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    97,845 miles
    Test number
    815278003334
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail97,845 miles (+6,235)1 dangerous7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,845 miles
    Test number
    133362156293
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass91,610 miles (+6,779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,610 miles
    Test number
    306108000747
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  12. Pass84,831 miles (+6,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    84,831 miles
    Test number
    242118276959
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass78,295 miles (+3,026)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    78,295 miles
    Test number
    593923673036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass75,269 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    75,269 miles
    Test number
    474845762782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail75,269 miles (+5,374)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,269 miles
    Test number
    393038942737
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass69,895 miles (+4,151)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    69,895 miles
    Test number
    536539435173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,744 miles (+5,513)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,744 miles
    Test number
    695311154157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,231 miles (+6,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    60,231 miles
    Test number
    226218133408
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass53,786 miles (+7,531)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,786 miles
    Test number
    709500642164
    • NoteOff side rear tyre low

  20. Pass46,255 miles (+5,345)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    46,255 miles
    Test number
    776651941110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,910 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    40,910 miles
    Test number
    201616440129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,864 miles (+7,270)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,864 miles
    Test number
    641345240193
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

  23. Pass33,594 miles (+8,263)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    33,594 miles
    Test number
    410769049163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,331 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    25,331 miles
    Test number
    540919848118
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about X8 MDR

Does X8 MDR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 MDR is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 MDR?
The MOT on X8 MDR is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 MDR done?
X8 MDR was recorded at 117,319 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 5,176 miles a year.
Has X8 MDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 MDR has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on X8 MDR 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 X8 MDR find?
X8 MDR passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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