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Mazda 3

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

Y26 AEMMOT history

Y26 AEM is a grey petrol Mazda 3 first used on 3 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 147,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

Y26 AEM grey Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
147,015 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,308 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y26 AEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
3 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y26 AEM was last recorded at 147,015 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 14,579 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,436 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
14,579 miles
Average per year
11,308 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,015 miles
  • 2025 – 132,436 miles
  • 2024 – 113,353 miles
  • 2023 – 104,746 miles
  • 2022 – 93,223 miles
  • 2021 – 79,849 miles
  • 2020 – 67,652 miles
  • 2019 – 55,281 miles
  • 2018 – 44,868 miles
  • 2017 – 37,812 miles
  • 2016 – 32,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,015 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.50.17 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive SUMP (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.

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,015 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    147,015 miles
    Test number
    924866994315
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.50.17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail147,015 miles (+14,579)2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,015 miles
    Test number
    394031890805
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.50.17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,436 miles (+277)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    132,436 miles
    Test number
    984493179217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail132,159 miles (+18,806)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,159 miles
    Test number
    918084931368
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass113,353 miles (+8,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    113,353 miles
    Test number
    817460056133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass104,746 miles (+11,523)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    104,746 miles
    Test number
    293947090706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryProgressive corrosion on front subframe
    • AdvisorySump heavily corroded

  7. Pass93,223 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,223 miles
    Test number
    229533187639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail93,223 miles (+13,374)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,223 miles
    Test number
    995717246314
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass79,849 miles (+12,197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    79,849 miles
    Test number
    952008959627
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass67,652 miles (+12,371)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    67,652 miles
    Test number
    693132250511
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass55,281 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    55,281 miles
    Test number
    316473017307
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Fail55,279 miles (+10,411)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,279 miles
    Test number
    152145641227
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Pass44,868 miles (+7,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    44,868 miles
    Test number
    272672319177
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryUneven wear on n/s rear tyre inner edge

  14. Pass37,812 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    37,812 miles
    Test number
    713449250188
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  15. Fail37,810 miles (+5,595)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,810 miles
    Test number
    148468650235
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  16. Pass32,215 miles (+4,554)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    32,215 miles
    Test number
    704954882616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    27,661 miles
    Test number
    657351718377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail27,661 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,661 miles
    Test number
    170341333960
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit rear 205/50/17 both sides 2mm low reserve (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y26 AEM

Does Y26 AEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y26 AEM is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y26 AEM?
The MOT on Y26 AEM is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y26 AEM done?
Y26 AEM was recorded at 147,015 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 11,308 miles a year.
Has Y26 AEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y26 AEM has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y26 AEM 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 Y26 AEM find?
Y26 AEM passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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