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Mazda 3

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

X8 RTRMOT history

X8 RTR is a grey petrol Mazda 3 first used on 1 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 49,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

X8 RTR grey Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
49,174 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 RTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 RTR was last recorded at 49,174 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 2,191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,983 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,191 miles
Average per year
2,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,174 miles
  • 2025 – 46,983 miles
  • 2024 – 45,466 miles
  • 2023 – 43,693 miles
  • 2022 – 39,559 miles
  • 2021 – 35,689 miles
  • 2020 – 31,666 miles
  • 2019 – 28,435 miles
  • 2018 – 25,718 miles
  • 2017 – 21,644 miles
  • 2016 – 19,026 miles
  • 2015 – 18,538 miles
  • 2013 – 16,887 miles
  • 2012 – 15,064 miles
  • 2011 – 12,501 miles
  • 2010 – 10,262 miles
  • 2009 – 7,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,174 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,174 miles (+2,191)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    49,174 miles
    Test number
    375325870327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass46,983 miles (+23)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    46,983 miles
    Test number
    869104604745
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail46,960 miles (+1,494)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,960 miles
    Test number
    536769025182
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass45,466 miles (+1,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    45,466 miles
    Test number
    717680734221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass43,693 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    43,693 miles
    Test number
    570961980795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail43,693 miles (+4,134)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,693 miles
    Test number
    646753495836
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass39,559 miles (+3,870)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    39,559 miles
    Test number
    992875983066
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass35,689 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    35,689 miles
    Test number
    270157376941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail35,689 miles (+4,023)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,689 miles
    Test number
    840784146091
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass31,666 miles (+3,231)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    31,666 miles
    Test number
    484252743490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,435 miles (+2,717)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    28,435 miles
    Test number
    270909633571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,718 miles (+4,074)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    25,718 miles
    Test number
    535249039679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,644 miles (+2,618)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    21,644 miles
    Test number
    205533279127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,026 miles (+488)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    19,026 miles
    Test number
    179511334554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,538 miles (+1,651)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    18,538 miles
    Test number
    927442715089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,887 miles (+1,823)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    16,887 miles
    Test number
    957782833202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,064 miles (+2,563)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    15,064 miles
    Test number
    945331462232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,501 miles (+2,239)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    12,501 miles
    Test number
    806801561029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,262 miles (+2,526)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    10,262 miles
    Test number
    193833460454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass7,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    7,736 miles
    Test number
    240824929068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 RTR

Does X8 RTR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 RTR is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 RTR?
The MOT on X8 RTR is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 RTR done?
X8 RTR was recorded at 49,174 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 2,347 miles a year.
Has X8 RTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 RTR has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on X8 RTR 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 RTR find?
X8 RTR passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear nail in tyre; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, and 3 more.

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